Copland Conducts Copland (1976)
This concert film made in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles in 1976 captures a memorable performance conducted by the doyen of American composers, Aaron Copland. It includes some of his greatest and most attractive music, from the patriotic flourish of Fanfare for the Common Man and the spirited orchestral fantasy El Salón México, to the colloquial warmth of his suite from the opera The Tender Land. Of particular importance is the collaboration with the great Benny Goodman in the masterwork he commissioned and premiered, the Clarinet Concerto.
Director: Kirk Browning
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: March 17, 1976
Cast
- Aaron Copland - Self - Composer and conductor
- Benny Goodman - Self - Clarinet
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Kirk Browning
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Copland Conducts Copland about?
- This concert film made in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles in 1976 captures a memorable performance conducted by the doyen of American composers, Aaron Copland. It includes some of his greatest and most attractive music, from the patriotic flourish of Fanfare for the Common Man and the spirited orchestral fantasy El Salón México, to the colloquial warmth of his suite from the opera The Tender Land. Of particular importance is the collaboration with the great Benny Goodman in the masterwork he commissioned and premiered, the Clarinet Concerto.
- Who directed Copland Conducts Copland?
- Copland Conducts Copland was directed by Kirk Browning.
- Who stars in Copland Conducts Copland?
- Copland Conducts Copland stars Aaron Copland, Benny Goodman.
- How long is Copland Conducts Copland?
- Copland Conducts Copland has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).