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  • Published In: American Scholar, 2026, v. 95, n. 2. P. 128 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article focuses on Aaron Copland's Piano Concerto, composed in 1926, which innovatively blended jazz and blues with classical music. Initially met with resistance when premiered in Boston in 1927, the concerto was largely ignored for decades before gaining recognition, partly due to Leonard Bernstein's advocacy. While Copland later composed more famous works, this early concerto remains significant for its pioneering fusion of musical styles, comparable to George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:American Scholar. 2026/04, Vol. 95, Issue 2, p128
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0003-0937
  • Accession Number:191623885
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