Works (4)
- Midday Thoughts (1944, rev. 1982)
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In 1982, Bennett Lerner found a sketch among Copland’s manuscripts that was revised to become Midday Thoughts. It was dedicated to and premiered by Lerner.
- Proclamation (1973, rev. 1982)
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Bennett Lerner helped revise and premiere what became known as Copland’s Proclamation in 1982. It was published with another piano solo, Midday Thoughts.
- Sonnet II (1919)
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Sonnet II was written in 1919 for solo piano and dedicated to “A.V.” (Arne Vainio). Though never published, Bennett Lerner gave the premiere in 1985.
- Two Ballads (1957, completed. 1986)
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Copland wrote Two Ballads for violin and piano in 1957, but the work wasn’t completed until 1986 when it was discovered by Philip Ramey and Bennett Lerner.
Arrangements (non-Copland)(1) sorted by title
- Variations On A Shaker Melody (for piano four-hands) (1985)
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Bennett Lerner arranged Copland's Variations On A Shaker Melody from Appalachian Spring for piano four-hands in 1985. The arrangement is available from Boosey & Hawkes.