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Aaron Copland's El Salón México
Still fresh after 70 years, Aaron Copland's first brush with Latin music had a long gestation period.
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Aaron Copland, Wild West Music
Brief biography of American composer and music teacher Aaron Copland, his film scores and works. Famous for ballet Appalachian Spring.
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American Composer Series #1- Aaron Copland (part 2)
The conclusion of part 1 on the American composer Aaron Copland.
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American Composer Series #1 - Aaron Copland (part 1)
This article begins a continuing series which will chronicle the lives and works of this country's greatest composers.
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Aaron Copland's Clarinet Concerto
Benny Goodman, Swing Era bandleader, also had an interest in the classical arts. He commissioned Aaron Copland to write a concerto for Goodman's instrument, the clarinet.
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American Composer Aaron Copland
The soundtrack of many an old Western film owes a great debt to Aaron Copland, a twentieth-century composer strongly associated with creating "Americana."
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Starting the New Semester, Uh, Season
How is education depicted in opera...and what does it teach us about opera?
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Women of Music History, Part III - Nadia Boulanger
Get to know this pioneering force in composition, conducting and teaching.
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Serge Koussevitzky and the Boston Symphony
Today marks the 135th anniversary of conductor Serge Koussevitzky's birth. His tireless encouragement of modern music is his lasting achievement.
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Music for Presidents' Day
This Presidents' Day weekend, investigate Aaron Copland's "Lincoln's Portrait" and the album "George Washington: Music for the First President."
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A Trip to Lenny's: Leonard Bernstein dot com
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Classical Albums for Spring
Spring is inspirational to many artists and classical composers are no exception. Here are four classical compositions with Spring in their titles.
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Virgil Thomson's Symphony on a Hymn Tune
It will be 20 years ago in September that Virgil Thomson died at age 92, leaving behind plenty of scores that typify Americana, his first symphony among them.
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Martha Lipton, Profiled
American Mezzo Soprano, Martha Lipton sang 17 seasons and over 400 performances at the Metropolitan Opera House. She was an important opera star of the 20th century.
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Nadia Boulanger Brief Biography
Nadia Boulanger's life, career and list of prominent students. She was considered the greatest music teacher of the 20th century.
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David Diamond's Rounds for String Orchestra
Of all the works by American composer David Diamond (1915-2005), his sunny string piece may be his most beloved.
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Q&A with Conductor Leonard Slatkin
Maestro Slatkin took time before rehearsal at the Aspen Music Festival to discuss what to expect at Orchestra Hall and at the recording studio in the coming year.
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Q&A with Juilliard President Joseph W. Polisi
Joseph W. Polisi's biography of composer William Schuman, "American Muse," stands as the most comprehensive history of Schuman's full life in music.
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Ray Liotta Part Two
An article on Ray Liotta.
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Intro to the 20th-Century
From the mathematical Boulez to the playful Satie to the nationalist Sibelius to the jazz-influenced Gershwin to the minimalist Reich, the 20th-century offers diversity.
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Pianist Sara Davis Buechner
A brief look at Sara Buechner's career as a touring concert artist and lover of film music.
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A Salad Symphony
This week conduct a Salad Symphony with some of your favorite music lovers.
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Bernstein's Trouble in Tahiti
Leonard Bernstein, from his earliest days, maintained a commitment to American opera.
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Ray Liotta Part One
Part one of my look at Ray Liotta.
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More Composer Birthdays
Ever wonder how old your favorite composer was turning this year? Find out with this fast list of major Classical composers.
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Rhythmic Gesture in Mozart
Dances often connote certain character or personality traits in our minds. Composers have often used these cultural associations as a musical shorthand.
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Legend of the Butterfly
There are many variations to The Legend of the Butterfly. This one, from Dubh Sidhe's pen. Please allow a moment for yellow page to load butterflies.
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20th century Vienna Classics
The 33rd International Music Festival from May 5th - June 19th, 2007, from the Schonbronn Palace, promises classical music performed by leading interpreters.
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Festival of Contemporary Music '08
The Tanglewood Music Center is gearing up to celebrate the 100th birthday of composer Elliott Carter at its 2008 Festival of Contemporary Music this July.
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Porgy and Bess
You've all heard the jazz classic "Summertime." But where did this tune come from? The answer is an opera.
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Un Montón de Notas Album Review
Emilo Teubal and his band La Balteuband have released their 2nd album, a mellow mix of Latin, jazz and avant garde influences.
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All-American Opera
A Fourth of July look at American opera.
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Cook with Nature and Music at Garth Newel Music Center
Would you like to improve your culinary skills, listen to the finest in chamber music and savor world-class cuisine and wine—all in an idyllic rural setting? Then plan to attend the weekend cooking school this fall at Garth Newel Music Center in scenic Warm Springs, Virginia.
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Edinburgh Festival and Travel Bargains
The organisers announce the spectacular and varied programme for the 55th Edinburgh Festival and Tattoo. Scotland will greet you with the skirl of pipes and a dram or two of whisky. Also some last minute travel bargains for April and May
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MacOS X Server
If you were quick, you saw it. MacOS X Server information <b>was</b> availible from Apple's web sites.
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Movie Locations
A guide to some of the movie locations in the Mid-Atlantic. See if you can recognize them on your travels.
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The future of the Macintosh

Willem de Kooning
Article on Abstract Expressionist Willem de Kooning
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Biography of Leonard Bernstein
Life and works of Leonard Bernstein - consummate musician, one of 20th century's most celebrated conductors, and famous for creation of "West Side Story".
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Bolt Soundtrack Review
John Powell has been hired to score many animated films, but his latest project, "Bolt," is his first assignment for Walt Disney Pictures.
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Boosey & Hawkes: The Publishing Story
Boosey & Hawkes is one of the premiere music publishing companies in the world today. It publishes the classical, jazz, and serious music catalogues of revered composers
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Carl Sandburg, Poems and Biographies
Brief biography and works of American writer and poet Carl Sandburg, best known for poetry and biographies of Abraham Lincoln.
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Composer and Pianist Louis Moreau-Gottschalk
Louis Moreau-Gottschalk is not a widely touted name in music circles. However, this Louisiana native made great contributions to classical music that we today recognize
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Influential African American Composers
African American composers have contributed to a number of classical music styles, influencing avant garde percussion music, 1920s dance music, chorale music and more.
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Martha Graham, Life and Art
Brief biography of Martha Graham, 20th century's innovative and consummate dancer, choreographer, and modern dance teacher.
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The History of Glasgow Rangers Football Club
Glasgow Rangers have been a dominant force in Scottish Football for well over 100 years winning the Scottish League title on 51 occasions.
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Bravo!! Our very own Hall of Fame!
The American Classical Music Hall of Fame and Museum
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Butterfly Gardening
Talks about butterfly gardens. Provides excellent links to information about other areas within the North American continent.
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Daffodil Time
Daffodils suitable for the rock garden and scree beds
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GIRL, INTERRUPTED: a Cuckoo's Nest of Our Time
An essay on the film GIRL, INTERRUPTED
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