If you like Aaron Copland, try these artists

If you like Aaron Copland, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

Artists to try next

Benjamin Britten

Benjamin Britten

Shared genres: classical music, opera, symphony

classical music opera symphony
Leonard Bernstein

Leonard Bernstein

Shared genres: classical music, opera, symphony

classical music opera symphony
Nino Rota

Nino Rota

Shared genres: classical music, opera, symphony

20th-century classical music classical music opera
Philip Glass

Philip Glass

Shared genres: opera, symphony

Dixieland jazz minimalist music opera
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Shared genres: opera, symphony

Classical period chamber music opera
Wolfgang Rihm

Wolfgang Rihm

Shared genres: opera, symphony

opera symphony
Mikis Theodorakis

Mikis Theodorakis

Shared genres: opera, symphony

laïko opera symphony

Common questions

Who sounds like Aaron Copland?

Artists similar to Aaron Copland include Benjamin Britten, Leonard Bernstein, Nino Rota and Philip Glass. Each shares elements of Aaron Copland's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Aaron Copland?

Aaron Copland is primarily known for classical, opera and symphony. Rich textures emerge through layered orchestration, where spacious chords build tension before resolving into sweeping melodic lines.

Where should I start if I like Aaron Copland?

If you enjoy Aaron Copland, start with Benjamin Britten — their album "War Requiem" is a great entry point. Shared genres: classical music, opera, symphony