Begin Audio | Next Audio: Aaron Copland interviewed by Vivian Perlis, Director of Oral History of American Music, Yale University.	Aaron Copland's name is, for many, synonymous with American music. It was his pioneering achievement to break free from Europe and create a concert music that is recognizably, characteristically American. At the same time, he was able to stamp his music with a compositional personality so vivid as to transcend stylistic boundaries, making every work -- from the easily-grasped to the demanding -- identifiable as his alone. As the celebration of Copland's centennary begins, Boosey & Hawkes is proud to present A Portrait of Aaron Copland in Words and Music, a multimedia retrospective which provides a unique look at the American icon through historical images, recordings, audio discussions with the composer, and insightful commentaries. Listen to the audio introduction by Vivian Perlis to begin the presentation.