Question

Which prominent American composer stated that, "Movie music,... is a new form of dramatic music - related to opera, ballet, incidental theatre music - in contradistinction to concert music of the symphonic or chamber music kind. As a new form it opens up unexplored possibilities..."?

Answer 1

Answer: Composer: Aaron Copland

Step-by-step explanation:

This is a quote from the book: "Aaron Copland: A Reader : Selected Writings 1923-1972"

You can find the exact quote in the page N° 104, in the following chapter: "Tip to moviegoers"

The fragment its a conversation with the artist, and he's asked about composing movie music, that's the moment when Aaron explains that he like to write that kind of music, even if it is less well paid.

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