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Aaron Copland - Billy the Kid

Ballet

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Material type Live Audio Recording
Signature CK 408_1964_0_2_7_01
Date 20-09-1964
Duration 866
Description

Music for the ballet Billy the Kid by Aaron Copland performed by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra under the direction of William Steinberg.


The work was performed on 20 September 1964 at the Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall during the 8th Warsaw Autumn International Festival of Contemporary Music.


[programme book cover design: Wojciech Zamecznik]

Names
First and last name Aaron Copland
Function Composer
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Date of birth 14-11-1900
Date of death 02-12-1990
Description American composer and conductor
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First and last name William Steinberg
Function Conductor
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Date of birth 01-08-1899
Date of death 16-05-1978
Description German-American conductor
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Ensembles/Orchestras
Name Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Function Performer
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Events
Name 8th Warsaw Autumn International Festival of Contemporary Music
Place Warszawa
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Start date 20-09-1964
End date 27-09-1964
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