Aaron Copland: A Self-Portrait


60m 1985

Brief Synopsis

A documentary about the dean of American composers, eighty-five-year-old Aaron Copland. The celebrated composer looks back on his life, and the impact of his career on generations of musicians is described in interviews with major musical figures. Performances of excerpts of his major works are in

Film Details

Also Known As
American Masters (10/16/85)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1985

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

A documentary about the dean of American composers, eighty-five-year-old Aaron Copland. The celebrated composer looks back on his life, and the impact of his career on generations of musicians is described in interviews with major musical figures. Performances of excerpts of his major works are included in the film.

Film Details

Also Known As
American Masters (10/16/85)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1985

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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