Poster Aaron Copland
Aaron Copland, pictured here conducting in 1965, was a composer of ballets, film scores, operas and symphonies.
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Essential Composer: Aaron Copland

Essential Composer: Aaron Copland

Earlier this year, Classical MPR listeners were invited to cast a vote for their favorite composers — the ones who bring inspiration to your lives. We're revealing them during the Winter Member Drive. Today's audience pick is Aaron Copland.

To celebrate Copland, we're offering a free daily download of a work by Copland, "Rodeo: Hoe-Down".

And if you support Classical MPR today with a donation of $10 or more per month, you can choose a Copland's Greatest Hits CD as a thank-you gift.

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