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American composer, composition teacher, writer, and conductor, often referred to as 'the Dean of American Composers'.Born in Brooklyn to Jewish immigrants, Copland studied in Paris with Nadia Boulanger. He became a pivotal figure in 20th-century American music, developing a distinctly American sound. Key works include 'Appalachian Spring', 'Fanfare for the Common Man', and 'Rodeo'....