Title: Copland - Ballet Music: The Masterworks Library (Boosey & Hawkes Masterworks Library)
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Publication Date: 1999
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0851622224
ISBN 13: 9780851622224
Binding: Paperback
Condition: New
Weight: 30 ounces

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Copland - Ballet Music: The Masterworks Library presents three landmark 20th century orchestral works by American composer Aaron Copland in a compact full score edition created for study and conducting. This volume brings together complete scores of some of Copland’s most celebrated ballet music, offering clear notation alongside introductory notes, illustrations, and photographs that provide valuable musical and historical context.

Designed for conductors, advanced students, performers, and serious listeners, the full orchestral layout allows readers to follow instrumental lines, analyze structure, and study Copland’s distinctive rhythmic drive, harmonic language, and American influences. The contextual material deepens understanding of each work’s background and performance tradition, supporting academic coursework, rehearsal preparation, and informed listening.

For conducting students, this edition provides authoritative repertoire for practicing score reading and rehearsal planning. Performers and composers gain insight into orchestration and thematic development, while libraries and dedicated music enthusiasts will value it as a reference resource that enhances focused listening and musical research.

Song List
Billy the Kid Suite * Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo * Appalachian Spring

Whether used for formal study, performance preparation, or as a thoughtful gift for a serious music student, this full score edition preserves the integrity of Copland’s iconic ballet works in a format that invites careful reading and inspired interpretation.

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