Aaron Copland occupies a special place in the canon of American music. Known during his life as the “dean of American composers,” Copland wrote a large number of accessible — even populist — works.

The storyline for Aaron Copland’s opera “The Tender Land,” Baylor Opera Theatre’s current production, doesn’t fit the stereotype of operatic dramas that pivot on murder, revenge, devastated lovers, ...

Stage production brings back memories of Aaron Copland's 1958 visit to campus. Aaron Copland rehearses with students for the Northwestern University Opera Workshop performance of The Tender Land in ...

John Pfautz, director of Opera@Augustana's Aaron Copland opera, ``The Tender Land,'' said in a program note, ``On one level, `The Tender Land' is about readiness.'' And on one level, this production ...

~ Southeast takes on a little-known art form with "The Tender Land." On Valentine's Day night Rachel Null wasn't out having a romantic dinner. Instead she was working, practicing her lead role in a ...

Conventional isn't a term that would apply to "The Tender Land" -- even though it's more than 50 years old. The product is an American opera, which ends up being a strange mix of opera and good old ...

Butler Opera Theatre will present Aaron Copland’s opera “The Tender Land” April 5 through 7 at the Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts on the Butler University campus, 610 W. 46th St., in ...

“As I grew, I came to know how fast the time could go.” — from “Laurie’s Song.” WASHINGTON, N.C. — There are likely to be some tender moments on stage this weekend for East Carolina University’s Opera ...

When Aaron Copland’s sole opera, The Tender Land, was first staged by the New York City Opera in 1954, it was criticised for being weak on plot and characterisation. But watching this MadCow Theatre ...