Copland, Aaron
Connotations
- ISBN 13:
- 9781495091919
- author:
- Copland, Aaron
- format:
- BOOK
- publisher:
- Hal Leonard Corporation
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 86
- Dimensions:
- 19.1 x 14 x 0.6 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Music, Genres & Styles, Classical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Connotations for Orchestra by Aaron Copland is a collection of orchestral works that showcase the composer's unique style and mastery of musical form. This score features 12 movements, each with its own distinct character and emotional depth, ranging from lyrical melodies to complex rhythmic patterns. Written in 1942-43, Connotations for Orchestra was composed during a pivotal period in Copland's career, as he sought to create a new American sound that blended traditional European techniques with modernist influences. The result is a work of remarkable complexity and beauty, featuring a wide range of instrumental colors and textures. This edition of the score is published by Boosey & Hawkes Incorporated and features 86 pages of music, bound in paperback for easy reference and study.