Aaron Copland’s name is synonymous with American music. A composer, conductor, pianist, writer, and educator, the “Dean of American Music” was considered a pioneer in establishing a distinctly American sound in 20th century concert music. In addition to writing such well-loved works as Fanfare for the Common Man, Rodeo, and Appalachian Spring, Copland organized concerts, wrote books on music, supported fellow composers, and served as an American cultural ambassador to the world.
