Aaron Copland

[Nightscape]

Are any of you familiar with his piano music?  What do you think of it?  Right now I'm working on his Passacaglia and I think it's a pretty interesting piece.  Would any of you say that his piano music is somewhat unfairly neglected?

[faulty_damper]

He didn't die too long ago, unfortunately.  If he had died a century earlier, then his compositions would be public domain and we can have easier access to them without spending money.

[minimozart007]

I only really only know the Danzon Cubano and the Concerto for Orch

[Brian Healey]

I'm not familiar with his piano music, but if it's anything like his orchestral music (which is absolutely beautiful), then I'll be sure to check it out.

Beavers and ducks,
Bri

[Floristan]

Yes, I know his "Piano Fantasy" -- his only 12-tone work.  Very, very difficult.  Very austere.  Very not what you would expect from Copeland.

[pianonut]

Yes!  and Piano Blues.  He had folk song in his blood and had the nerve to incorporate jazz into classical piano.  I do like him, MacDowell, and let's see--Lerioy Anderson.  Their music says, just relax and have fun.

[thracozaag]

Are any of you familiar with his piano music?  What do you think of it?  Right now I'm working on his Passacaglia and I think it's a pretty interesting piece.  Would any of you say that his piano music is somewhat unfairly neglected?

  The Passacaglia is a wonderful work.  I'm particularly partial to the Sonata, which I feel is an unfairly neglected masterpiece.  The Variations are still performed from time to time.

koji (STSD)

[e60m5]

The Variations are cool. Learnt them for juries, but ended up playing a Chinese piece instead.