#appalachianspring — Public Fediverse posts
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“Appalachian Spring: Movement VII: Simple Gifts (https://youtu.be/2Oi1XV15h_M?si=VRBEZFMywPuc_YMj). This was written as part of the 1942 collaboration between American musicologist and composer Aaron Copland and modern dancer and choreographer Martha Graham (May 11, 1894 – April 1, 1991) known as “Appalachian Spring”, which tells the story of a young pioneer couple. You can follow along wiith a free score available here (https://archives.nyphil.org/index.php/artifact/fcdf250d-65fc-4c11-95ac-a16530000dbc) #SymSat #AaronCopland #MarthaGraham #AppalachianSpring
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The sets for “Appalachian Spring” were made by legendary sculptor Isamu Noguchi, who claimed that Martha Graham took him to the MOMA, pointed at a minimalist sculpture and said that’s what she wanted. I think he delivered
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“Appalachian Spring” makes use of Shaker religious themes- especially the song “Simple Gifts”. In fact, Copland’s use of the tune popularized the song outside of Shaker communities
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You can follow along with “Appalachian Spring” with a free score available here (https://archives.nyphil.org/index.php/artifact/fcdf250d-65fc-4c11-95ac-a16530000dbc)
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Aaron Copland (November 14, 1900 – December 2, 1990) AKA “The Dean of American Composers”. In 1942 he was asked by modern dancer and choreographer Martha Graham (May 11, 1894 – April 1, 1991) to write a new piece of music to pair with her choreography. In 1944, they debuted the ballet “Appalachian Spring” (https://youtu.be/nM5-CsI713g?si=HzGGsUi30oAFLuYZ) that tells the story of a young pioneer couple. This version was filmed in Pittsburgh in 1958. #SymSat #AaronCopland #MarthaGraham #AppalachianSpring