We're taking a break this month but will return with a new Midday Thoughts in October. Read on for a recap of the series so far and a look at what's ahead.
Midday Thoughts: Which Appalachian Spring? An Audiophile’s Guide
By Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett | August 29, 2022 | Articles
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.
Announcing Midday Thoughts
May 9, 2022 | Announcements
Join us for our new series, Midday Thoughts: musings about, around, and related to Copland and his music, featuring musicologist Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett.