Copland

American

[kohp-luhnd] / ˈkoʊp lənd /

noun

Aaron, 1900–90, U.S. composer.

Copland British

/ ˈkəʊplənd /

noun

Aaron. 1900–90, US composer of orchestral and chamber music, ballets, and film music

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He also worked with Stravinsky, Boulez, Stockhausen and Copland on premieres of their compositions at L.A.’s Monday Evening Concerts, according to his website.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

A season of American music will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence - including an American Classics Prom with music by Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin and Aaron Copland.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Mr. Copland is director of legal policy for the Manhattan Institute and a member of the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Copland Rudolph is glad that the North Carolina Supreme Court election challenge is finally over.

From Salon • May 15, 2025

They believe the ambassador wants to be briefed on the upcoming Aaron Copland tribute.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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