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Now Hear This "Aaron Copland: Dean of American Music"

Scott Yoo explores the life and work of Aaron Copland, and how he created the American sound.

Now Hear This "Aaron Copland: Dean of American Music"

54m 55s

Scott Yoo explores the life and work of Aaron Copland, and how he created the American sound.

Previews + Extras

  • Aaron Copland's Ideas on Film Scores: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Aaron Copland's Ideas on Film Scores

    S49 E24 - 5m 14s

    Host Scott Yoo and pianist John Novacek discuss Copland's career as a film composer. Copland was a firm believer in "less is more" in terms of scoring, an idea that can be heard in scores today. To demonstrate this, Novacek and the student orchestra at the Colorado College Music festival perform Copland's "Grover's Corner" from the film "Our Town."

  • The Jewish Tune That Inspired Composer Aaron Copland: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Jewish Tune That Inspired Composer Aaron Copland

    S49 E24 - 4m 22s

    Host Scott Yoo and Cantor Daniel Mutlu discuss how Aaron Copland may have drawn inspiration from his Jewish roots and Cantor Mutlu performs "Mipnei Ma," the source material for Copland's "Vitebsk."

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