You also hear the influence of jazz. The Piano Variations made Copland the standard bearer of modern American music—the leader of the avant-garde pack. But as he was concentrating on his ...

Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue ...

It has a party atmosphere. The tempo of the music is fast and exciting. Aaron Copland (pronounced AIR-uhn KOHP-luhnd) was possibly the most famous American composer of the 20th century.

he returned to America where he became involved in a wide range of musical activities, working as a pianist in a hotel, as a lecturer and as an organiser of various musical societies, as well as ...

It has a party atmosphere. The tempo of the music is fast and exciting. Aaron Copland (pronounced AIR-uhn KOHP-luhnd) was possibly the most famous American composer of the 20th century.

Shemekia Copeland has been called "Queen of the Blues." When her career is all said and done (not anytime soon!) she will be ...

PREVIOUSLY (May 2): Stevie Wonder and Misty Copeland will receive the George Peabody Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Music and Dance in America, the highest honor bestowed by the Peabody ...

Following successful collaborations with the Kontras Quartet and Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra earlier this year, the American Music Project wrapped its 10 th anniversary season Sunday afternoon ...

Beverly Glenn-Copeland will always be the first Black ... The rousing and uplifting music from his newest album, especially “Stand Anthem,” has inspired me to turn this pain into action.