Ives and Copeland did not influence each other, but they each helped to define and build a place for American music and composers in the pantheon of classical music, which had been European-dominated until that time. This CD with book lays a foundation for a broader knowledge and understanding of American music in the 20th century overall. 1 CD.

Now in trade paperback: "The definitive guide to musical enjoyment" (Forum).

In this fascinating analysis of how to listen to both contemporary and classical music analytically, eminent American composer Aaron Copland offers provocative suggestions that will bring readers a deeper appreciation of the most viscerally rewarding of all art forms.