Along with other composers in the mid-1920's, Aaron Copland cultivated an interest in jazz in a self-conscious attempt to write recognizably American music. He wanted to "find a music that would speak of universal things in the vernacular of American speech rhythm." His Duo, commissioned in honor of flutist William Kincaid, is a lyrical piece in a somewhat pastoral style. It develops from a relaxed and spacious beginning through a pensive second movement, ending with a virtuosic, rollicking country dance. Kristin Paxinos
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Aaron Copland
Duo for Flute and Piano Play
Recorded on 01/09/2007, uploaded on 01/15/2009
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Duo for Flute and Piano Copland
Flowing
Poetic, somewhat mournful
Lively, with bounce
Along with other composers in the mid-1920's, Aaron Copland cultivated an interest in jazz in a self-conscious attempt to write recognizably American music. He wanted to "find a music that would speak of universal things in the vernacular of American speech rhythm." His Duo, commissioned in honor of flutist William Kincaid, is a lyrical piece in a somewhat pastoral style. It develops from a relaxed and spacious beginning through a pensive second movement, ending with a virtuosic, rollicking country dance. Kristin Paxinos
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The Dodger, from Old American Songs
Simple Gifts, from Old American Songs
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Fanfare for the Common Man
Simple Gifts, from Old American Songs
Nature, the Gentlest Mother, from Twelve Poems of Emily Dickinson
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Elegie
Sonata in D Major
Concertino in d minor
Suite Paysanne Hongroise
Havanaise, Op. 83
Sonatine
Barcarola e Scherzo
Morceau de Concours
Sonatina in G Major, Mvt. 4
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