By Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett | January 15, 2026 | Articles
This season marks the 125th anniversary of Copland's birth and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Amid the recent and upcoming festivities, Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett takes us through the history of Copland birthday celebrations.
By Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett | November 12, 2025 | Articles
The bass-baritone William Warfield and composer Aaron Copland were almost a generation apart but developed a decades-long relationship through collaborations on Old American Songs.
Special guest contributor Denise Von Glahn reflects on the early days of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation and Copland's career one hundred years after he was awarded the Foundation's inaugural fellowship in music composition.
By Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett | July 29, 2025 | Articles
1941 and 1942 were exceptionally eventful for Copland and his country. The U.S. entered World War II while the 41-year-old composer was entering the height of his career.
By Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett | March 31, 2025 | Articles
With nearly 100 years of performance history to consider, the Piano Concerto's reputation cannot be summed up in a single statement. Learn about the rich history of the work's reception in the latest Midday Thoughts.
By Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett | February 10, 2025 | Articles
Prompted by the recent loss of former President Jimmy Carter, Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett reflects on the connections between the Carters, Copland, and his music.
