Aaron Copland archive
Watch How Is The White House Like The Opera House?
November 1, 2012 – Watch excerpts from contemporary operas that grapple with today's top political issues head-on.
Listen From 'Glee' To Gettysburg: Brian Stokes Mitchell Speaks For Lincoln
July 4, 2012 – The Broadway star talks about his new recording of Copland's Lincoln Portrait for NPR Music.
Listen Copland's 'Lincoln Portrait': Honest Abe's Oratory, Tailored For Orchestra
July 2, 2012 – Hear a performance of Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait with Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell.
Read Charting Their Own Paths: Top 5 Orchestral Albums Produced In-house WGBH
December 15, 2011 – Once contracted to big labels, orchestras are now releasing their own impressive recordings. WGBH
Listen Aaron Copland's Forgotten Score Re-Emerges
November 12, 2011 – The orchestral version of Quiet City is fairly well known, but there's more to this story.
Listen Charles Ives' 'Concord' Sonata As A Symphony
May 12, 2011 – The maverick composer spent 43 years on his sonata; it took Henry Brant 36 years to orchestrate it.
Watch Guilty Pleasures: Jason Vieaux's Open Prairie Passions
March 18, 2011 – The guitarist admits a penchant for Copland's Americana without the least bit of guilt.
Listen Pops Conductor Erich Kunzel Dies At 74
September 1, 2009 – Hear the exuberant conductor lead his Cincinnati Pops Orchestra in music by Strauss and Copland.
Listen Aaron Copland's American Vision
July 1, 2009 – Copland's pure, American sound flows from two simple chords in Appalachian Spring.
Listen N.Y. Philharmonic Bids Farewell To Clarinetist
June 2, 2009 – After 60 years, Stanley Drucker gives his final performances with the orchestra.
Listen The Pastoral Power of 'Appalachian Spring'
March 24, 2009 – Aaron Copland's clear, light and open textures give his ballet a quiet strength.
Listen Abraham Lincoln: A Portrait In Music And Words APM
February 12, 2009 – The U.S. Marine Band plays Aaron Copland's groundbreaking Lincoln Portrait in concert. APM
Listen Bold Beginnings: The Art Of The Opening Notes
January 5, 2009 – Hear Rob Kapilow discuss the ways composers can set a tone in their works' opening seconds.
Listen Copland: Early Music From America's Composer
December 27, 2008 – Conductor Marin Alsop explores the bold and bucolic sides of Aaron Copland's early music.
A Classical Thanksgiving Harvest WVXU
November 24, 2008 – Five tasty tunes to enjoy while preparing the feast for family and friends on Thanksgiving. WVXU