Aaron copland was born on november 14, 1900, in brooklyn, new york, going on to study piano and composition and studying in europe for some time. In composing his violin sonata, it was copland s idea for the piano to complement the violin rather than merely accompany it. Aaron copland list of works copland house where america. In the first volume of his autobiography, aaron copland writes. The other main work is coplands violin sonata which was completed in 1943, and which was dedicated to the memory of his friend, harry h. Serge koussevitzky conducted the first performance on october 18, 1946, in boston. Reworked by the composer from his own violin sonata this is a major addition to the clarinet repertoire. Mar 29, 2020 copland clarinet concerto sheet music pdf copland clarinet concerto. Violin, piano accompaniment sheet music book by aaron copland 19001990. It is dedicated to clarinetist david oppenheim, whom bernstein met while studying conducting with serge koussevitzky at tanglewood during the summers of 1940 and 1941. In addition to the shorter pieces which make up most of the collection, it also contains copland s sonata 1943 for violin and piano, which is a simple, yet lovely piece written in memory of a close friend of the composer who died in world war ii.
Aaron copland began his sonata for violin and piano in 1942 in oakland, n. Karr, an album by gary karr, volkan orhon on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. I had carried sketches for a violin and piano piece with me to california. In december 1940, copland was named by nelson rockefeller to. Leonard bernsteins sonata for clarinet and piano, written during 194142 and published in 1942, was bernsteins first published piece. Copland, aaron all original works compositions and arrangements of this person are still under in canada, the eu, japan and elsewhere and are thus subject to immediate deletion. Copland didnt write a cds worth of music for violin and piano, so the performers had to exercise ingenuity to fill the disc. Usage attribution topics classical, piano, analysis, theory, history, music. Violin, piano accompaniment pieces for violin and piano. Virtuosity is of great importance in adding color and energy to the work which is basically an optimistic statement, but the virtuosity is always motivated by musical means. Aaron copland s piano sonata comes chronologically from the very heart of his vernacular period, but bears little stylistic resemblance to the works around it. Aaron coplands clarinet concerto was written for jazz clarinetist benny goodman.
The sonata is in the usual three movements, the last two to be played without pause. Heres the original full orchestra version of the finale of coplands rodeo. Composer david diamond recalls playing the sonata for violin and piano with the composer in coplands new york loft at the time of the works composition. Sonata clarinet and piano sheet music boosey and hawkes. Copland house is a creative center for american music based at aaron coplands home, devoted to nurturing composers through a broad range of musical, educational, scholarly, and public programs and activities. Aaron copland complete works for violin and piano 2002, cd. Copland had made an earlier recording, in the last days of 1947 the piece had been premiered three years before with louis kaufman, and that was briefly made available on cd, in the early 90s, by bay cities bcd 1019, louis kaufman plays piston violin concerto no. See full details due to high demand, current delivery times are running considerably longer than usual. The works incorporation of popular elements, particularly jazz, has led to the perception that it is a lightweight representative of coplands output. The opening sketches date from june 1939, just after copland had completed the incidental music he would later fashion into the tone poem quiet city.
In memoriam beatrice cunningham for flute, violin, viola, and cello 1973 midday thoughts for piano 194482 proclamation for piano 197382. Copland and les six for its first release, clarinet classics featured the world premiere recording of aaron coplands sonata. Diamond said, i advised him to use harmonics in the last movement. Copland seemed to have two separate sides, the populist and the aesthete. The second sonata in e flat major, op 26 note that the tonality of e is common to all three sonatas, is an enigma. Is a dedication and a presentation of the manuscript. Allegro non troppo yeardate of composition yd of comp. James ehnes violin seattle chamber music society ehnes is brilliant and incisive in the faster music, but his consistently intense vibrato seems at odds with copland s moments of plainspeaking simplicity. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps.
In memoriam igor stravinsky for flute, violin, viola, and cello 1971 three latin american sketches for orchestra 1972 night thoughts. Like his piano sonata 1939 41, copland s sonata for violin and piano 1942 43 represents a middle ground between the composers thornier works and those in his readily accessible americanainfluenced style. The copland violin collection by aaron copland 19001990. Aaron copland born november 14, 1900, brooklyn, new york. Aaron copland gerald gerald sonata for violin and orchestra. These works are also probably still under in the u.
The sonata for violin and piano seems to fall in between the two, being jaunty and full of good tunes, but also based on sophisticated harmonies and. Copland, a violin sonata brahms, j cello sonata no. A violin sonata is a musical composition for violin, which is nearly always accompanied by a piano or other keyboard instrument, or by figured bass in the baroque period. May 31, 2014 brittany ware, violin andrew packard, piano senior recital on 22214 grusin music hall at cu boulder aaron copland violin sonata andante semplice lento allegretto giusto. In addition to the shorter pieces which make up most of the collection, it also contains coplands sonata 1943 for violin and piano, which is a simple, yet lovely piece written in memory of a close friend of the composer who died in world war ii. Aaron copland s clarinet concerto was written for jazz clarinetist benny goodman. This sprightly, free and expressive piece, apart from the final movement which is. When i originally agreed to compose the piano sonata, i had asked playwright clifford odets 2 january 1939. Aaron copland hoedown from rodeo sheet music in d major. They came up with two virtually unknown preludes from 1917 very early but attractive music, two later short pieces, a trio adding the cellist, and some transcriptions. Aaron copland s concerto for clarinet biography of aaron copland aaron copland was born in brooklyn, new york, on november 14, 1900. The violin sonata was originally entitled duo, and therefore obviously treats both instruments as copartners.
In composing his violin sonata, it was coplands idea for the piano to complement the violin rather than merely accompany it. Copland violin sonata schiff msr classics ms1493 ssi. To help ascertain what elements were of the utmost importance in making the duopiano transcription, four duopiano pieces by aaron copland were chosen for study. Copland clarinet concerto sheet music pdf copland clarinet concerto. Dunham, who was shot down over the pacific in the year the sonata was finished. The concentration of expression and variety of atmosphere and mood stand out amongst his creations, and in typical copland fashion he manages to strike the balance between dry wit and seriousness. Works for violin and piano complete by aaron copland. Here is my program note on the copland sonata that i will be playing wednesday night at penn. Composer david diamond recalls playing the sonata for violin and piano with the composer in copland s new york loft at the time of the works composition. However, the concerto shares many characteristics with french neoclassical works of the 1920s and scfs, and.
Choose from aaron copland sheet music for such popular songs as lauries song, at the river, and long time ago. Like his piano sonata 1939 41, coplands sonata for violin and piano 1942 43 represents a middle ground between the composers thornier works and those in his readily accessible americanainfluenced style. The works incorporation of popular elements, particularly jazz, has led to the perception that it is a lightweight representative of copland s output. Describing these formative years in his book, our new music. Aaron coplands piano sonata comes chronologically from the very heart of his vernacular period, but bears little stylistic resemblance to the works around it. Heinrich ignaz biber mystery sonatas johannes brahms sonata no. Although he had not intended to incorporate folk materials, certain qualities of the american folk tune had become part of my natural style of composing, and they are echoed in the sonata. Chingaring chaw minstrel song from old american songs, set 2 arr. Shop and buy the copland violin collection sheet music. Copland house is a creative center for american music based at aaron copland s home, devoted to nurturing composers through a broad range of musical, educational, scholarly, and public programs and activities. He began piano study at the age of fourteen, and at seventeen he began the study of harmony with rubin goldmark, nephew of the composer carl goldmark. The sonata has received some fine recordings in the past, not least those by isaac stern and gil shaham. James ehnes violin seattle chamber music society ehnes is brilliant and incisive in the faster music, but his consistently intense vibrato seems at odds with coplands moments of plainspeaking simplicity.
Coplands piano sonata is one of his finest works, if not the most famous or popular. This enhanced podcast takes a closer look at the piano sonata by aaron copland. Print and download hoedown from rodeo sheet music composed by aaron copland arranged for piano4 hors. This page lists all recordings of violin sonata by aaron copland 190090. Works for violin and piano complete classical naxos. Although he had not intended to incorporate folk materials, certain qualities of the american folk tune had. Composed by aaron copland 19001990, edited by jane magrath. Aaron copland complete works for violin and piano 2002. Brittany ware, violin andrew packard, piano senior recital on 22214 grusin music hall at cu boulder aaron copland violin sonata andante semplice lento allegretto giusto. As howellss first professional foray into the medium there is a very early violin sonata written in 1911 for his composition portfolio for entry to the rcm it is a remarkable addition to the repertory.
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