Composer of the Week - Aaron Copland
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Aaron Copland through the prism of five key relationships, without which his musical career might have gone very differently
Composer of the Week - Aaron Copland - Episode 1
Donald Macleod explores Copland's friendship with his composition teacher, Nadia Boulanger, with two major works from the composer's years in Paris.
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Composer of the Week - Aaron Copland - Episode 2
Donald Macleod explores the role played in Copland's life by the Russian-born conductor Serge Koussevitzky, who gave him his first big break and various subsequent commissions.
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Composer of the Week - Aaron Copland - Episode 3
Donald Macleod explores Copland's friendship with Mexican composer Carlos Chavez - an extraordinary meeting of minds and interests that endured for more than 50 years.
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Composer of the Week - Aaron Copland - Episode 4
Donald Macleod considers Copland's relationship with Hollywood, and introduces music from his scores for The Red Pony and Something Wild.
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Composer of the Week - Aaron Copland - Episode 5
Donald Macleod explores Copland's relationship with Leonard Bernstein, an acolyte who became a fast friend and ultimately a vital musical conduit.
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