Out-of-town abodes
Not every composer has thrived on metropolitan living. Several have established roots in neighbouring areas, now all withinformer property in Cortlandt Manor, NY. The composer bought the prairie-style house in 1960, and it would be his home for the remaining 30 years of his life. Today it is a National Historic Landmark and hosts composer fellowships and a ‘Music at Copland House’ series.
