Appalachian Spring

Friday, May 31 at 7:30 PM

Saturday, June 1 at 3 PM

First Presbyterian Church, Tyler

New Texas Sinfonia concludes the season with one of Aaron Copland’s most celebrated works: Appalachian Spring. Originally composed for leading choreographer Martha Graham in 1944, it has been an American classic ever since.

Appalachian Spring follows the lives of a young pioneer couple starting their life together on the spacious frontier. Aaron Copland’s uniquely American sound captures the struggles and joys of their young love, and represents the promise of a new beginning. 

“To be great, art... must belong to the country in which it flourishes, not be a pale copy of some art form perfected by another culture and another people.” ~ Martha Graham 

New Texas Sinfonia

Weston Jennings, conductor

This program runs approximately 85 minutes with one intermission. 

$20 adults / students and children free admission

$15 early bird tickets available until May 17!

Join us in the Sanctuary for a Pre-Concert Conversation with Music Director Weston Jennings 30 minutes prior to concert start time.

Major funding for this concert provided by The Rogers Foundation