Copland, Aaron. (1900–1990) "In the Beginning" – Autograph Musical Quotation SignedBoldly penned AMQS, the opening measure of Copland's "In the Beginning," signed "Aaron Copland" and dated 40 years after the work's premiere, 1987, in black ink. In very fine condition, an ideal uninscribed example, on a trimmed sheet of music manuscript paper. 7. 6 x 4 inches (19. 3 x 10. 2 cm.). In the Beginning is a 1947 choral work set to a text from the Book of Genesis chapter 1: 1 to 2: 7. The 15'20' minute long work is for mixed four part