In 1943, Aaron Copland received a commission through choreographer Martha Graham for a ballet score. The composer had written two previous ballets for different choreographers: “Billy the Kid” (1938) ...
On November 7 and 8, the Jacksonville Symphony will perform a Florida Blue Classical program celebrating both our country’s 250th anniversary and a people’s triumph over political authoritarianism. We ...
The next brace of concerts by the Santa Barbara Symphony — at 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday in The Granada — will be even more memorable than usual for this noble musical institution. For one of ...
When you think of classical music appropriate for the Thanksgiving holiday, the first thing that probably comes to mind is ...
The Binghamton Philharmonic presents “Simple Gifts, Sacred Praise” Saturday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Forum, 236 Washington Street in downtown Binghamton. For tickets and information, visit ...
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 ...
Performances in N.Y.C. At New York City Ballet, Peck’s “Copland Dance Episodes” brings the composer’s three classic ballet scores under one roof, at last. Come together: New York City Ballet dancers ...
Two weeks ago, with his new dance, “Copland Dance Episodes,” Justin Peck finally became Justin Peck. And New York City Ballet emerged from its post-Balanchine sleep and found, at least for a moment, a ...