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Life Of Aaron Copland
Book Reports: Copland: 1900 through 1942 and Copland: Since 1943
In their books: Copland: 1900 through 1942 and Copland: Since 1943, Aaron Copland and Vivian Perlis give a detailed account of the life of one of America's most influential composers. The books are arranged similarly to the Shostakovich biography that our class reviewed earlier this semester. That is, through personal accounts by Copland himself along with accounts of Copland's friends and acquaintances, the authors manage to paint an accurate and interesting picture detailing the life of the great composer. When combined, the two books recount Copland's entire life, dividing it into two periods for the purpose of easier
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Approximate pages: 9
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