The Des Moines Symphony will bring a blend of American classics to the stage this spring with “Hope – Copland & Gershwin,” a ...

Aaron Copland's 1944 ballet "Appalachian Spring" was co-commissioned by choreographer and dancer Martha Graham. The original music called for only 13 instruments (as the performance space for the ...

Today is the 80th anniversary of Aaron Copland’s ballet “Appalachian Spring.” It premiered on October 30th in 1944. Co-commissioned by choreographer and dancer Martha Graham, the original music called ...

During the dog days of summer of the 2020 COVID-19-related closures, “Appalachian Spring,” seemed a worthy addition to a pandemic playlist. Aaron Copland’s score to Martha Graham’s classic ballet ...