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In no other composers work do I find such inspiration. Copland’s music speaks to deep seated optimism that is a part of the American psyche. Copland was a life long progressive, and worked with some the greatest progressive artists of his day. (Odets, Graham) In his work you can hear the vast panoramic landscapes of this country, and the common values of a people. His work embodied the people, not the powerful. Copland was a genius and truly in tune with the soul of America
