Violin, piano accompaniment pieces for violin and piano. Copland, a violin sonata brahms, j cello sonata no. 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. Usage attribution topics classical, piano, analysis, theory, history, music. Works for violin and piano complete classical naxos.
Violin, piano accompaniment sheet music book by aaron copland 19001990. In composing his violin sonata, it was copland s idea for the piano to complement the violin rather than merely accompany it. 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. See full details due to high demand, current delivery times are running considerably longer than usual. Composed by aaron copland 19001990, edited by jane magrath. This enhanced podcast takes a closer look at the piano sonata by aaron copland. 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. 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. Aaron copland hoedown from rodeo sheet music in d major. 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. Aaron coplands piano sonata comes chronologically from the very heart of his vernacular period, but bears little stylistic resemblance to the works around it.
Aaron copland s concerto for clarinet biography of aaron copland aaron copland was born in brooklyn, new york, on november 14, 1900. 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. Mar 29, 2020 copland clarinet concerto sheet music pdf copland clarinet concerto. 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. Published by arranged or composed by paul copeland s0. 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. Dunham, who was shot down over the pacific in the year the sonata was finished. Leonard bernsteins sonata for clarinet and piano, written during 194142 and published in 1942, was bernsteins first published piece. 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. The sonata is in the usual three movements, the last two to be played without pause. 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 second sonata in e flat major, op 26 note that the tonality of e is common to all three sonatas, is an enigma. I had carried sketches for a violin and piano piece with me to california.
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. Heres the original full orchestra version of the finale of coplands rodeo. The works incorporation of popular elements, particularly jazz, has led to the perception that it is a lightweight representative of copland s output. When i originally agreed to compose the piano sonata, i had asked playwright clifford odets 2 january 1939. 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. However, the concerto shares many characteristics with french neoclassical works of the 1920s and scfs, and. 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. Aaron copland list of works copland house where america. 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. In composing his violin sonata, it was coplands idea for the piano to complement the violin rather than merely accompany it. 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. 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. Diamond said, i advised him to use harmonics in the last movement. The sonata has received some fine recordings in the past, not least those by isaac stern and gil shaham.
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. Copland and les six for its first release, clarinet classics featured the world premiere recording of aaron coplands sonata. 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. 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. Is a dedication and a presentation of the manuscript. The violin sonata was originally entitled duo, and therefore obviously treats both instruments as copartners. Aaron coplands clarinet concerto was written for jazz clarinetist benny goodman. Copland violin sonata schiff msr classics ms1493 ssi. Shop and buy the copland violin collection sheet music. 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. This page lists all recordings of violin sonata by aaron copland 190090. Aaron copland gerald gerald sonata for violin and orchestra. The copland violin collection by aaron copland 19001990. Heinrich ignaz biber mystery sonatas johannes brahms sonata no.
The works incorporation of popular elements, particularly jazz, has led to the perception that it is a lightweight representative of coplands output. 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. This sprightly, free and expressive piece, apart from the final movement which is. Chingaring chaw minstrel song from old american songs, set 2 arr.
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. 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. Works for violin and piano complete by aaron copland. Print and download hoedown from rodeo sheet music composed by aaron copland arranged for piano4 hors. 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. 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. Copland didnt write a cds worth of music for violin and piano, so the performers had to exercise ingenuity to fill the disc.
Copland seemed to have two separate sides, the populist and the aesthete. Describing these formative years in his book, our new music. Here is my program note on the copland sonata that i will be playing wednesday night at penn. Aaron copland s clarinet concerto was written for jazz clarinetist benny goodman. Although he had not intended to incorporate folk materials, certain qualities of the american folk tune had. Aaron copland complete works for violin and piano 2002. Reworked by the composer from his own violin sonata this is a major addition to the clarinet repertoire. Copland clarinet concerto sheet music pdf copland clarinet concerto. 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. Coplands piano sonata is one of his finest works, if not the most famous or popular. Aaron copland born november 14, 1900, brooklyn, new york.
Choose from aaron copland sheet music for such popular songs as lauries song, at the river, and long time ago. Aaron copland complete works for violin and piano 2002, cd. Sonata clarinet and piano sheet music boosey and hawkes. In the first volume of his autobiography, aaron copland writes. These works are also probably still under in the u. Serge koussevitzky conducted the first performance on october 18, 1946, in boston.
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