Aaron Copland was an American teacher, writer and conductor.
- He was born on 14 November 1900 and died on 2 December 1990; his father was not at all musically inclined, but his mother sang and played the piano.
- Copland studied in Paris at the Fontainebleau School of Music. he also travelled to Italy, Ausia and Gemany to help round out his musical education.
- He composed music and in the 1960s conducted as well.
- Popular works include Appalachian Spring, Fanfare for the Common Man, Billy the Kid and Thrid Symphony.
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