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Appalachian Spring is an American ballet created by the choreographer Martha Graham and the composer Aaron Copland, later arranged as an orchestral work. Commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, Copland composed the ballet music for Graham; the original choreography was by Graham, with costumes by Edythe Gilfond and sets by Isamu Noguchi.
The great American composer Aaron Copland wrote Appalachian Spring, the last of his three major ballets on American subjects in 1944/45 for the redoubtable dancer and choreographer Martha Graham and her company.
Oct 16, 2024 · The decade that followed saw the production of the scores that spread Copland’s fame throughout the world. Most important of these were the three ballets based on American folk material: Billy the Kid (1938), Rodeo (1942), and Appalachian Spring (1944; commissioned by dancer Martha Graham).
- Aaron Copland
- 1960
What alternatives did Copland turn to in his exploration of American vernacular traditions? Which traditions have been excluded in his construction of an ‘American sound’?
Fanfare for the Common Man, Appalachian Spring, Rodeo —these pieces sound unmistakably American. But this “American sound” we take for granted has existed for only a hundred years or so....
Appalachian Spring, ballet by Aaron Copland, first performed in Washington, D.C., on October 30, 1944. The ballet, which won the Pulitzer Prize for music in 1945, contains some of the composer’s most familiar music, particularly his set of variations on the Shaker hymn “Simple Gifts.”.
Aug 13, 2024 · Aaron Copland's "Appalachian Spring" stands as one of the most beloved and quintessentially American compositions of the 20th century. As we prepare to present this masterpiece in its original 13-instrument orchestration at our season premiere, let's explore the fascinating history behind this iconic work.
