Appalachian spring : (ballet for Martha) / Aaron Copland.
| Author/creator | Copland, Aaron |
| Format | Musical Score |
| Publication Info | [London] : Boosey & Hawkes, ©1945. |
| Description | 1 score (82 pages) ; 27 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Appalachian spring. Suite; arranged |
| Portion of title | Ballet for Martha |
| Series | Hawkes pocket scores ; 82 |
| Abstract | "A pioneer celebration in spring around a newly-built farmhouse in the Pennsylvania hills in the early part of the last century. The bride-to-be and the young farmer-husband enact the emotions, joyful and apprehensive, their new domestic partnership invites. An older neighbor suggests now and then the rocky confidence of experience. A revivalist and his followers remind the new householders of the strange and terrible aspects of human fate. At the end, the couple are left quiet and strong in their new house."--Summarized by Edwin Denby (Copland's librettist for the 1937 high school opera The Second Hurricane) and as reported of the New York premiere in the Herald Tribune May 15, 1945. |
| General note | "The original scoring called for a chamber ensemble of thirteen instruments. The present arrangement for symphony orchestra was made by the composer in...1945. It is a condensed version of the ballet." |
| General note | Duration: approximately 20 minutes. |
| Awards note | Pulitzer Prize, 1945. |
| Publisher number | B. & H. 9054 Boosey & Hawkes |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | M1045.C77 A7 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Music | Music Stacks | M1045.C77 A7 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |