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Informationen zum Autor Marta Robertson is an assistant professor of musicology/ethnomusicology at Gettysbury College (Pennsylvania). She lives in Gettysburg, PA. RobinArmstrong is Assistant Professor of Music at Western Maryland College. She lives in Westminster, MD. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Illustration 1. A guide to Studies on Aaron Copland 2. Chronology of Life and Works 3. Primary Sources - Copland's Writings 4. Secondary Sources - General Studies on Copland's Life and Milieu 5. Secondary Sources - Writings about Copland's Compositions 6. topical Studies 7. Tributes and Obituaries 8. Foreign Language Sources 9. Bibliographies and Discographies Index
