Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring is a musical portrait of a young farm couple getting married and setting up house in the wilderness. It captures the essence of an idealised America. Written as a ballet in 1943-4 it became one of the most famous musical works of America in the 20th century.

Aaron Copland Appalachian Spring

Three Sussex folk songs

Free entry.

With a short introduction by Ed Hughes (Professor of Composition, University of Sussex, School of Media, Film & Music)

Flute: Liz Webb Clarinet: Alison Hughes Bassoon: Hilary Ougham Piano: Rachel Fryer Violin 1: Maeve Jenkinson, Juliette Gregg Violin 2: Jackie Cassell, Jonathan Loveday Viola: Sarah Guthrie, Alex Urquhart Cello: Jocasta Mudge, Sarah Davison Bass: Francesca Urquhart  

Conductor: Ed Hughes

Further info/queries:  Ed Hughes e.d.hughes@sussex.ac.uk

By: Edward Hughes
Last updated: Wednesday, 1 May 2019