Building on last month's article on the versions of Appalachian Spring, here are some of the most iconic and well-loved recordings of the work in all of its forms.
Midday Thoughts: The Many Versions of Appalachian Spring
By Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett | July 28, 2022 | Articles
Over a handful of decades, Copland's Appalachian Spring went through a series of reworkings, resulting in an often confusing variety of versions. Read on to untangle the history behind one of Copland's most iconic works.
Midday Thoughts: Copland Research at the Library of Congress
By Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett | June 29, 2022 | Articles
Ever wondered what it would be like to see Copland's manuscripts in-person at the Library of Congress? Join Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett as she recounts a recent visit.
Midday Thoughts: In the Beginning: Time, Form, and Words
By Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett | May 26, 2022 | Articles
In celebration of the work's 75th premiere anniversary earlier this month, dive into the music and craft behind Copland's choral masterpiece, In the Beginning.
Midday Thoughts: Crossover Copland
By Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett | April 28, 2022 | Articles
From jazz to the concert hall to the big screen and beyond, Copland easily crossed genre boundaries throughout his career. Even today, his music continues to reflect this crossover spirit through unexpected arrangements, settings, and inspiration.
Midday Thoughts: Nonet
By Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett | March 29, 2022 | Articles
Copland's lesser known Nonet is ripe for a modern comeback 60 years after its premiere performance. Musicologist Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett reflects on the work's history.