Appalachian Spring

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by Aaron Copland, Martha Graham · 1944

Appalachian Spring is a seminal American ballet created by choreographer Martha Graham and composer Aaron Copland. Premiering in 1944, it tells the story of a 19th-century pioneer celebration around a newly built farmhouse in Pennsylvania, and its orchestral suite remains one of Copland's most celebrated works.

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Times critics name the cultural touchstones that define American identity
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Jul 5, 2026 · 46 min

1 episode featuring Appalachian Spring

Times critics name the cultural touchstones that define American identity