Aaron copland was born in brooklyn, new york, on november 14, 1900. Worked well except for one part where the bass line was written in treble clef for four measures. Elivi varga, flute rollin wilber, piano my duo is a lyrical. To help ascertain what elements were of the utmost importance in making the duo piano transcription, four duo piano pieces by aaron copland were chosen for study. Although aaron copland s 1971 composition, duo for flute and piano, is a relatively late work, its style echoes his earlier, most accessible works, with touches of both copland s jazzinspired works from the 1920s and his famous folkinspired ballet scores of the 1940s. The duo for flute and piano was composed on commission from a group of people and friends of the late. Revised edition paperback june 1, 2004 by aaron copland composer visit amazons aaron copland page. The copland violin collection by aaron copland 19001990.
Hilliard chingaring chaw from old american songs, set 2 arranged by aaron copland christopher ruck duo arranged by aaron copland. Duo for flute and piano was commissioned in memory of flutist william kincaid by his friends and former students in 1971. The piano variations of american composer aaron copland were written for piano solo from january to october 1930. He began piano study at the age of fourteen, and at. Item includes contents billy and his sweetheart from billy the kid arranged by quincy c. Aaron copland s music is characteristically and recognisably american. Flowing performed by carol wincenc and samuel sanders from the 1985 album carol wincenc, flute posted with permission of the artist. Aaron copland hoedown from rodeo sheet music piano solo. Duo by aaron copland 19001990 softcover pianoflute book.
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. Coplands untiring efforts to ensure that his works would speak to the average citizen as well as to his. Aaron copland 19001990 duo for flute and piano 196771 in the early 1930s, copland experienced an epiphany of sorts, leading to a stylistic shift from a lean and acerbic stravinskian neo. Works can be added only with the written permission of the lawful owners. Great transcription, somewhat difficult if played up to speed. Isbn 1423461576 piano accompaniment available separately 48002531. Revised edition based on the composers manuscripts held in the aaron copland collection at the library of congress. The little lock haven girl who became queen of the flute. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Duo for flute and piano by aaron copland a new york native, aaron copland 19001990 was born to russian jewish parents. Flowing aaron copland elaine shaffer a copland celebration, vol. Sort this list by work type, instrumentation, composer, and more. Dou for flute and piano by aaron copland three movements. The duo for flute and piano was composed on commission from a group of people and friends of the late william kincaid, for many years solo flutist of the philadelphia orchestra.
Copland s untiring efforts to ensure that his works would speak to the average citizen as well as to his fellow artists made him one of the most honored cultural figures in united states history. Flowing performed by carol wincenc and samuel sanders from the 1985 album carol wincenc. Ballets such as billy the kid and rodeo, film scores for. I provide an individual essay for each piece, and the entries.
They were dedicated to american writer and literary critic gerald sykes c. The list below includes all pages in the category for flute, piano. Duo for flute and piano holds hints of copland s jazzinspired works from the 1920s and his famous folk inspired ballet scores of the 1940s. See also for flute, piano arr, for recorder, piano, scores featuring the flute, for flute. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Other works by copland other short works for flute special discount spend. The duo is a lightweight work by a masterful craftsman. Shop and buy the copland violin collection sheet music. Simple gifts ive heard an organ talk sometimes vieux poeme i bought me a cat lauries song billy and his sweetheart dirge in woods zions walls chingaring.
Art reproduced by special amngement with hinddelds erdusire representative, the mugo stolen galkrks ltd. The opening flowing movement, a simple and introspective flute. Copland duo for flute and piano download free sheet music and. Apr 18, 2017 dou for flute and piano by aaron copland three movements. You can now rehearse all you want by using midi files for your accompaniment. See also for flute, piano arr, for recorder, piano, scores featuring the flute, for flute, continuo, for flute, orchestra. Here you can purchase and download the piano parts to play along to, recorded by a professional accompanist. For some forty years, from 1921 to 1960, william kincaid was the first flutist of the philadelphia orchestra. Hilliard hoedown from rodeo arranged by aaron copland. First introduced to music ragtime and opera by his sister, laurine, copland. 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 americana. Print and download in pdf or midi down a country lane.
Aaron coplands music is characteristically and recognisably american. Duo for flute and piano holds hints of coplands jazzinspired works from the 1920s and his famous folk inspired ballet scores of the 1940s. Bonapartes retreat traditional song as used in rodeo. Aaron copland 19001990 duo for flute and piano 196771 in the early 1930s, copland experienced an epiphany of sorts, leading to a stylistic shift from a lean and acerbic stravinskian neoclassicism to a popularfolkjazz idiom that has endeared him to generations of music lovers. Interpretation of aaron coplands duo for flute and piano. He was the youngest of five children in a conservative jewish family of lithuanian origins. The composer took almost four years to fulfill the commission, but in 1971 he completed the duo for flute and piano, which was premiered by elaine. The opening flowing movement, a simple and introspective flute lament, gracefully leads into the wistful and reflective mood of the poetic, somewhat mournful second movement. Pastoral and elegiac in mood, duo for flute and piano is a chambermusic gem that should become a staple of the.
Bachs sonata in e minor for flute and continuo, bwv 1034. Duo by aaron copland 19001990 softcover pianoflute. Copland, down a country lane sheet music for piano. Please allow extra time for us to handle your order, and contact us by email rather than phone as we cannot handle large call volumes. Jun 30, 2014 aaron copland s duo for flute and piano. Jovana damnjanovic flute jovana damnjanovic flute damon. Flowing performed by carol wincenc and samuel sanders from the 1985 album carol wincenc, flute. I used this for a string trio and also a duo with a treble and bass instrument. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of 1,074 total. On his death in 1967, a group of kincaids students and admirers approached copland about commissioning a work for flute in his memory. Copland duo for flute and piano, sheet music, scores duet. Aaron copland duo for flute and piano john corigliano voyage claude debussy syrinx unaccompanied.
Copland duo for flute and piano musicology elements of music. Copland, aaron bonapartes retreat traditional song as used in rodeo midi file for flute midi. Aaron copland s concerto for clarinet biography of aaron copland aaron copland was born in brooklyn, new york, on november 14, 1900. Aaron copland the two sets of old american songs are beloved, standard vocal literature. If you play these files asis with, say, the windows media player, you will hear both the clarinet part and the accompaniment. They came up with two virtually unknown preludes from 1917 very early but. Copland bonapartes retreat traditional song as used. 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. Flute and piano aaron copland duo jasmine choi and giorgos fragos. To the memory of william kincaid duo for flute and piano 1 i aaron copland flute piano poco f r. Copland simple gifts as used in appalachian spring. While emigrating from russia to the united states, copland s father, harris morris copland, lived and worked in scotland for two to three years to pay for his boat fare to the us.
Flute, piano sheet music book by aaron copland 19001990. Copland employed many compositional styles throughout his career, but the one most often attributed to him that generated his early fame was the tonal, folkcentered 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. Download pdf copland for flute free online new books. Although aaron coplands 1971 composition, duo for flute and piano, is a relatively late work, its style echoes his earlier, most accessible works, with touches of both coplands jazzinspired works from the. Hilliard chingaring chaw from old american songs, set 2 arranged by aaron coplandchristopher ruck duo. 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. Works for violin and piano complete by aaron copland. To help ascertain what elements were of the utmost importance in making the duopiano transcription, four duopiano pieces. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. On his death in 1967, a group of kincaids students and admirers approached copland about. Duo for flute and piano 19671971 peter lustig dunkel, flauto. The underlying idiom is very american, with evocative melodies and blues influences. Aaron copland list of works copland house where america.
Paul taffanels andante pastoral et scherzettino for flute and piano. Pastoral and elegiac in mood, duo for flute and piano is a chambermusic gem that should become a staple of the scant flute literature, wrote time. First introduced to music ragtime and opera by his sister, laurine, copland began taking piano lessons at a young age and was composing short pieces by age 12. Lively, with bounce performed by carol wincenc and samuel sanders from the 1985 album carol wincenc, flute. Easy to transpose those four meansuresthey were mostly open strings. This includes works originally scored for flute and piano. Copland duo for flute and piano free download as pdf file. Choose from aaron copland sheet music for such popular songs as lauries song, at the river, and i bought me a cat.
We are running our mail order service with a very small team. Describing these formative years in his book, our new music. November 14, 1900 december 2, 1990 was an american composer, composition teacher, writer, and later a conductor of his own and other american music. Copland didnt write a cds worth of music for violin and piano, so the performers had to exercise ingenuity to fill the disc. Mar 04, 2019 nocturne et allegro scherzando for flute and piano 1906 philippe gaubert 18791941 acht stucke for solo flute paul hindemith 18951963 intermission duo for flute and piano 1971 aaron copland i flowing 19001990 ii poetic, somewhat mournful iii lively, with bounce sonata for flute and piano undine 1883 carl reinecke i. Violin, piano accompaniment sheet music book by aaron copland 19001990. Aaron coplands reputation as a nationalistic composer has influenced the interpretation of his later. Copland, aaron simple gifts as used in appalachian spring sheet music for unison choir pdf.