Aaron Copland (jan 1, 1900 – jan 1, 1990)

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Aaron Copland's compositions can often have certain notable influences of Modern but also Jazz music features in them. His stuff also has some getting influence from the European classical style, with his biggest influences being his teacher, Nadia Boulanger, and Stravinsky, which really made him create such a pared down style of composition. His most famous works are: Fanfare for the Common Man, Billy the Kid: VI. Celebration, El Salón México, E.T.C.

Born: 1900, November 14th
Death: 1990, December 2nd
Nationality: American