Thursday, November 14, 2019

November 14 - Leopold Mozart; Aaron Copland (The Musical Birthday Series)

Leopold Mozart (14 November 1719 – 28 May 1787) was a composer, violinist, and teacher, and the father of W. A. Mozart.



Grand Tour

Leopold Mozart knew that his boy
Had the right stuff, was the real McCoy,
The family made calls at the courts of all Europe
To see what excitement young Wolfgang could stir up.




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Aaron Copland (14 November 1900 – 2 December 1990) is probably the best known and most beloved American classical composer. 


A Concert in the Park

Hot dogs or a chicken wing
    (Suite from Appalachian Spring)
Pop or beer out of a can
    (Fanfare for the Common Man)
Hamburger with lots of mayo,
    (Play the dances from Rodeo)
Fireworks from the sponsor [corp’rate]
    (Reading of A Lincoln Portrait).




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