Appalachian spring (1944)

ballet for ensemble

by Aaron Copland (1900-1990)

general information

composition date
1944
duration
22min
publisher
Boosey & Hawkes
Dedicatee
à la Compagnie de Martha Graham
Commission
Elisabeth Sprague-Coolidge Foundation

type

Instrumental ensemble music (Mixed instrumental ensemble of 10 to 25 instruments)

detailed formation

bassoon, clarinet, flute, piano, 4 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, double bass

information about the creation

date
October 30, 1944
location

États-Unis, Washington, DC

interpreters

La Compagnie de Martha Graham.

observations

Arrangement pour orchestre, Boosey & Hawkes.


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