Today marks the 81st anniversary of the premiere of Copland's Appalachian Spring at The Library of Congress.

[elleng]

Join us tonight at 8PM for a special program with James Jacobs, exploring the treasured history of the LOC's Coolidge Audiotorium, the story behind the premiere with Martha Graham, and enjoy the historic recording of the performance.

On Thursday nights at 8PM throughout November, James Jacobs will continue to present further programs showcasing historic recordings from the Library of Congress concert series, showcasing the impact it had in shaping classical music in the US and beyond.

Should be on WETA here tonight. ( Now WETA PBS NewsHour)

https://weta.org/player

[erronis]

1. Thanks for keeping us up to date on the classical scene around DC. The actual link to this program

is https://weta.org/fm/classical-score/celebrating-100-years-coolidge-auditorium-and-81-years-appalachian-spring

I thought this bit from the end of the article was very interesting:

Appalachian Spring won the 1944 Pulitzer Prize for Music, which was announced on May 8, 1945 - though, as you see below, this news (which you can see in the second column from the left just below the headline) had some stiff competition on the front page that day:

[elleng]

2. Thanks for the actual link!

[Biophilic]

3. We studied Appalachian spring in 8th grade music. Deeply.

Our music teacher loved it. It was the 50s. To this day I can hear 3 notes and recognize Aaron Copland music. My older sister and younger brother claim the same. His music and especially Appalachian spring is epic and very, very American.

[elleng]

4. HERE!!!

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10316455

https://weta.org/player

[elleng]

5. Copland: Appalachian Spring