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Born in Brooklyn on November 14, 1900, Aaron Copland became a defining figure in 20th-century American classical music. Studying with Nadia Boulanger in Paris helped shape his distinctive voice, blending neoclassicism with American folk idioms and touches of jazz to create an accessible, unmistakable American sound. Copland’s music resonates for its clarity, openness, and cinematic breadth—qualities that earned him lasting recognition and influence in both concert and film music.