About this episode

Catherine Lorimer discusses the themes of her painting inspired by Aaron Copland's music, reflecting on life and transitions.

Star of Your Life = new file with sound this time The story of the music by Aaron Copland Appalachian Spring is set post second World War, he wrote it for a ballerina, the story is based on a young couple who are settling into a new farmhouse in the early 19th century. The angel is the woman looking back on her own life. It also shows the transgression towards the end of her life, the spotlight represents the beam of light, a way up to heaven. The music ha...

People in this episode

Host: Catherine Lorimer

Topics covered

• painting
• music
• life story
• Appalachian Spring
• post World War II
• couple settling
• reflection

Keywords

• Catherine Lorimer
• painting
• Aaron Copland
• Appalachian Spring
• life reflection
• music
• post World War II
• couple
• farmhouse
• angel

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