07/26/2024
Appalachian Spring - A ballet meant to depict the lives of American pioneers, specifically depicting the story of a newly married pioneer couple starting out their lives together. The main tune is traditional folk music from the Shakers, a religious group in America in the early 1800's.
Appalachian Spring, composed by Aaron CoplandThis piece was inspired by the shaker's hymn, "Simple Gifts":"Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be fre...
