About this episode

The episode features a performance of Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring and the premiere of a new work by James Stephenson, accompanied by dance choreography.

Led by conductor Delyana Lazarova, people experienced Aaron Copland’s iconic tone poem Appalachian Spring in its original 13-piece version, along with the world premiere of a new companion work by James Stephenson—as Houston Contemporary Dance Company, choreographed by Founding Artistic Director Marlana Doyle.

Topics covered

• classical music
• dance
• premiere
• orchestral performance
• Aaron Copland

Keywords

• Aaron Copland
• Appalachian Spring
• James Stephenson
• River Oaks Chamber Orchestra
• Houston Contemporary Dance Company

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: River Oaks Chamber Orchestra, Houston Contemporary Dance Company

Books & works: Appalachian Spring, new companion work by James Stephenson

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