ABSTRACT

Aaron Copland (1900-1990) is generally considered the most popular and well-known composer of American art music, and yet little scholarly attention has been paid to Copland since the 1950s. This volume begins with a portrait of the composer and an evaluation of significant research trends which is intended to fill a void and to suggest directions for further research. The guide also provides a section discussing Copland's interdisciplinary interests, such as ballet and film work, as well as a comprehensive bibliography of writings about Copland and his music.

chapter I|6 pages

A Guide to Studies on Aaron Copland

chapter II|29 pages

Chronology of Life and Works

chapter III|116 pages

Primary Sources—Copland’s Writings

chapter IV|14 pages

2 A. Biographies and Comprehensive Studies

chapter V|23 pages

6 A. Compositional Style

chapter VI|5 pages

Topical Studies

chapter VII|3 pages

Tributes and Obituaries

chapter VIII|1 pages

VIII. Foreign Language Sources

chapter IX|1 pages

Bibliographies and Discographies