When Martha Graham’s ballet “Appalachian Spring” had its premiere on Oct. 30, 1944, in Washington, D.C., Aaron Copland was the voice of America. He had the gift to be simple. He wrote music that ...
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 ...
The century-old dance company is on tour with an old work that brings the gift of new life. The tour is a reminder that the late, great Martha Graham got her start in Southern California. During the ...