I have known Copland’s Appalachian Spring for nearly forty years but it was only recently that I discovered it was originally scored for a chamber ensemble of thirteen instruments, the largest orchestra that could be accommodated in the pit of the theatre at the Library of Congress where it was first performed. Appalachian Spring was created for choreographer and [...]
A touching cultural quote from a great scientific mind.
Nicholas Maw dies at age 73.
The Chair of the Arts Council with a controversial take on musical education
A great risotto that also works well with veal.