The author traces Copland's development from the first stirrings of his talent to the apex of his brilliant career as composer, conductor, lecturer, & author.
In addition to the text, there are photos and a few musical examples included.
Contents:
? America, America
? The marvelous discovery
? The world beyond Brooklyn
? Departure
? The first years in Paris
? Study with Nadia Boulanger
? Return to New York
? "It seems evident that in five years he will be ready to commit murder"
? The MacDowell Colony & return to Europe
? Jazz comes of age
? Composer in Manhattan
? Journeys to Paris
? The bitter years
? Mexico
? A vast new audience
? Tanglewood
? Assignments in Hollywood
? Great achievements in the theater
? Cultural ambassador
? Ding Dong House & the Villa Aurelia
? Aaron Copland - Dena of American composers
? Musical works by Copland
? Pocket scores
? Scores for young people
? Books by Copland
? Index
211 pages
