Episode
American Masters: Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait
Overview
One of America's signature classical composers and the unique elements he incorporated into his pieces.
Details
- Series
- American Masters
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 1986-08-18
- Runtime
- 90 min
Episode context
Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait is Episode 9 in Season 1 of American Masters. It aired on 1986-08-18. The runtime is 90 min.
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