Appalachian Spring has been my favorite piece of music since I first heard it my freshman year of college. My grades were horrible and I was in a very dark place mentally and emotionally, but I listened to it every morning on my way to class and it reminded me that I am blessed to live on a planet where music as beautiful as Copland's exists. Hearing him play the ending on piano brought back that feeling of hope and peacefulness. Thank you for sharing this video.
I knew Aaron Copland and was his hostess for three days in April, 1979. We talked about Appalachian Spring, plus many other things. We laughed a lot, but he suffered no fools. He described me in his own handwritten letter as..." an inspired idea. " It was the greatest honor and privilege of my life. I, too, am a composer and dancer and have already choreographed a solo dance to Appalachian...he told me he wished I could have shown it to Martha Graham who was also a hero of mine. Fanfare for The Common Man should be our National Anthem. Miss him!!
Copland's playing of the closing of the ballet is simply beautiful. What an exquisite composer and what an exquisite composition. Copland embodies the sound of an America to which we aspire.
Aaron Copland was born 100 years before I was. I'm going to read a biography of him someday. The book I chose was Aaron Copland: The Life and Work of an Uncommon Man, and it's by Howard Pollack.
Very special. 4:35plus It is hauntingly beautiful , from a very degraded and unattractive body. The contrast I think is revealing about us (humanity), beauty and the divine.
You are right. As Stravinsky said about his “Rite Of Spring”: “I am the vessel through which Le Sacre passed”. The true masterpieces always give this impression. Benjamin Britten’s “Peter Grimes” is another good example.
This sort of thing is so important to preserve and to make freely available - thank you!
Appalachian Spring has been my favorite piece of music since I first heard it my freshman year of college. My grades were horrible and I was in a very dark place mentally and emotionally, but I listened to it every morning on my way to class and it reminded me that I am blessed to live on a planet where music as beautiful as Copland's exists. Hearing him play the ending on piano brought back that feeling of hope and peacefulness. Thank you for sharing this video.
You are very welcome. I'm just so glad that someone got him to play it and recorded it.
I knew Aaron Copland and was his hostess for three days in April, 1979. We talked about Appalachian Spring, plus many other things. We laughed a lot, but he suffered no fools. He described me in his own handwritten letter as..." an inspired idea. " It was the greatest honor and privilege of my life. I, too, am a composer and dancer and have already choreographed a solo dance to Appalachian...he told me he wished I could have shown it to Martha Graham who was also a hero of mine. Fanfare for The Common Man should be our National Anthem. Miss him!!
Greetings and best wishes to you!!!!
Copland's playing of the closing of the ballet is simply beautiful. What an exquisite composer and what an exquisite composition. Copland embodies the sound of an America to which we aspire.
He just never missed. Period. Everything he wrote worked, with great artistry and emotion. And all the rest that made him what he was. Whew!
His smile at the end is beautiful. What a gift.
The final passage is dissonant but serene. Some pieces of music are so reflective. Beautiful.
What a treasure of a video ❤️🙏🏻 thank you so much for sharing
the saint of american music have the greatest respect for copland
Thanks for sharing. I love it.
Aaron Copland was born 100 years before I was. I'm going to read a biography of him someday. The book I chose was Aaron Copland: The Life and Work of an Uncommon Man, and it's by Howard Pollack.
Hi John, would there be any way to obtain a copy of this short film? I work for the Martha Graham Dance Company
Fabulous
What year was this interview recorded?
Very special. 4:35plus It is hauntingly beautiful , from a very degraded and unattractive body. The contrast I think is revealing about us (humanity), beauty and the divine.
You are right. As Stravinsky said about his “Rite Of Spring”: “I am the vessel through which Le Sacre passed”. The true masterpieces always give this impression. Benjamin Britten’s “Peter Grimes” is another good example.