TLS from the American composer to "Walter," thanking him for a poem. March 19, 1969; 1 p., on his Rock Hill, Peekskill, letterhead. In full: "I was surprised to hear from you after so long a time. / Thanks for sending me your poem. It has been a long time since I set any words to music, so don't be too surprised if nothing happens. Anyway, I was glad to know you are at the 'old stand'. / I hope to come by as you suggest in the not-too-distant future. (I'm mostly a country boy these days.) / Cordial greetings, / [Signature]." Signed "Aaron C" in blue ink. Folds, a few small spots. 7.75 x 6 inches; 20 x 15.5 cm.
Copland had moved to Rock Hill, his house above the Hudson at Peekskill, in 1960; by the late 1960s he was composing less and conducting more.
TLS from the American composer to "Walter," thanking him for a poem. March 19, 1969; 1 p., on his Rock Hill, Peekskill, letterhead. In full: "I was surprised to hear from you after so long a time. / Thanks for sending me your poem. It has been a long time since I set any words to music, so don't be too surprised if nothing happens. Anyway, I was glad to know you are at the 'old stand'. / I hope to come by as you suggest in the not-too-distant future. (I'm mostly a country boy these days.) / Cordial greetings, / [Signature]." Signed "Aaron C" in blue ink. Folds, a few small spots. 7.75 x 6 inches; 20 x 15.5 cm.
Copland had moved to Rock Hill, his house above the Hudson at Peekskill, in 1960; by the late 1960s he was composing less and conducting more.