Copland 80th Birthday Concert - National Symphony Orchestra (Full Broadcast)

Aaron Copland 80th Birthday Concert
National Symphony Orchestra
Kennedy Center, Washington DC
November 14, 1980
Mstislav Rostropovich, conductor
Leo Smit, piano
Aaron Copland, conductor and narrator
Leonard Bernstein, conductor
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Fanfare for the Common Man, 8:17
Piano Concerto rehearsal and concert excerpt, 12:37
Appalachian Spring, 27:36
Lincoln Portrait rehearsal: 1:02:53
Lincoln Portrait performance: 1:10:09

[@ritkarath8334]

I was at this concert. I was 22 and with my future husband, both of us musicians, and all that comes with that. Thank you for reminding me how lucky I've been at times.

[@williambyington4864]

How lucky this land was to be blessed with Aaron Copeland.

[@shoshannafachima1306]

Bravo bravo bravissimo There are not enough words to describe just how extraordinary aaron copland was.🎵🎶

[@BostonRedSoxForever]

A true genius. Period.

[@davidmayhew4818]

Copland is one conductor that really makes sense to me. So easy to watch. So logical.

[@abankse83]

David Mayhew he aight

[@ertatta]

This is a treasure! I’ve been on a Copland kick the last 4 weeks that I’ve been out of work and on lockdown. Reading H Pollack’s bio and consuming so many wonderful recordings of his works. Thanku for this treat.

[@gerthenriksen8818]

Copland is the best! As a human being and as a composer! No one quite like him now a days.

[@jimis3167]

I agree! and he wrote the best clarinet concerto! He's my favorite!

[@7927jackpark]

I was there at the Kennedy Center, seat 1 center section, Row G. Carter and Rosanne were late to the concert, his first appearance since defeat by Reagan. In March (when buying an Isaac Stern ticket) I had asked the ticket office if the NSO had planned a birthday concert in November. They said they'd check and call me back. They called in August to tell it was a "go". Was thrilled to get such a great ticket.

[@abankse83]

7927jackpark Yep. Carter done got steamrolled & #wrekkt by Reagan in ‘80. Anyways, that’s a cool story about the KC calling you back (honestly, I’m surprised they did. I say that, because so many times I have called & they either “forgot” or something else).

[@7927jackpark]

@@abankse83 Gave them my phone number; I'm surprised someone kept it so long. But they knew I was from outside their immediate area (the Midwest), so that must carried some weight.

[@danielalfred5063]

two of our greatest masters such a good production thanks youtube

[@brianbaumgarn5795]

this is a wonderful contribution to KZbin. thank you so much.

[@johnnytheyoungmaestro]

Such an amazing documentary, and one of the greatest I've seen about anyone. The performances of Mr. Copland's pieces, and the sheer dedication the musicians have, it's really something that cannot be rivaled at all. It's fantastic that Aaron and Lenny had such an awesome friendship. It's a symbol that teamwork matters...a ton. I absolutely loved how even at 80 years old, Aaron Copland took over the podium with passion. When his Appalachian Spring ended, the smile he had said it all. The musicians did a great job. And at the very end, Aaron and Lenny worked together, with that orchestra, to perform one of the greatest historical/political pieces I have ever heard. It's even cooler that then-president Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn attended the concert. Such a fantastic video, and I'm happy that I got to see it. :) 🎶

[@Twentythousandlps]

Interesting to see Bernstein teach Copland in the rehearsal how to pace the narration - who else could have dared? And he did it right in the performance. It's interesting to see Leo Smit play the Piano Concerto as well, with Copland conducting; they made the first record of it thirty years earlier.

[@richardjchandler]

An inspiring tribute to Aaron Copeland with wonderful tributes!

[@jslasher1]

Far and away the greatest American-born composer of the 20th-century. Copland defined 'Americana' -- what American music should sound like. Any wonder that he influenced so many composers working in the motion picture business. What would a Western be without a music score sounding like something Copland might have composed?

[@iceomistar4302]

Indeed, I think Jerry Goldsmith's western scores were most influenced by him.

[@jslasher1]

@@iceomistar4302 Jerry admitted that to me so many long years ago.

[@abankse83]

What about Gershwin? I mean, sure, he wasn't around forever. But in the short time that he was, made a MASSIVE impact.

[@melisaez]

The Master

[@iceomistar4302]

27:38 Begins one of my favourite Copland pieces called Appalachian spring, this piece and El Salon Mexico are some of his best.

[@darynandrew3666]

Thank you John. You post such amazing content!

[@charlottemozingo1277]

This is sooo cool to experience! Thank you for sharing, John!

[@Ives831]

Thank you John!

[@johnrandolph6121]

You're very welcome!

[@michaeljudge3401]

I got to meet him and have my picture taken with him. An honorable and very eloquent man, both evident in his composing and conducting.

[@gerthenriksen8818]

@Michaeljudge3401..Bernstein or Copland?

[@michaeljudge3401]

At 51:00, it looks as though Mr. Copland is sadly saying goodbye in the last few moments of this beautiful portrait of America.

[@jorgeeduardoarguello9528]

A genious

[@michaeljudge3401]

Beginning at 47:00, one of the most inspiring and stirring sections of orchestral music ever.

[@sidpheasant7585]

But that music came from ordinary people in praise of God, and it's the Holy Spirit that inspires ... Copland and us. Behind, in, with and from the music. Copland's genius of course, but raised. Raised highest of all by "The Promise of Living", despite Copland having slightly different plans for "The Tender Land". But the Spirit blows where He blows...

[@jimmartin839]

Gotta love the hairstyles.

[@catherinenelson9909]

I don't have the words to say how happy I am to have found this site! Fanfare for the Common Man still makes the hair stand up on the back of my head.

[@davismiller4369]

John, your collection is remarkable! Thanks once more for sharing. Do you by chance have the 85th birthday celebration as aired on "Live from Lincoln Center"?

[@jslasher1]

I'd love to know the name of the 'wanker' who gave this video the thumb's down.

[@Mike-01234]

KZbin should remove the thumbs down on videos like this.

[@dsindc]

Amazing to see how many of our great composers including Copland, have been gay. I wonder if Americans are even aware.

[@iceomistar4302]

It doesn't matter, what matters is their music, I don't think Aaron Copland thought he needed to show it, his music is what is important not his sexuality.

[@jslasher1]

@@iceomistar4302 Copland never flaunted his sexuality as he was a private person.

[@ertatta]

Seems of the first half of the century, that and being socialist/communist were almost requirements.

[@ertatta]

Ofcourse along with that, a great many were also Jewish. Quite fascinating

[@user-jy6nk2re4t]

What a horrible selection of Uncle Sam muzak.