appalachian spring
an updating the famous production made by aaron copland & martha graham
The Guild Dance Company, in collaboration with the Reno Chamber Orchestra & Auburn Symphony Orchestra, presents an update on the famous work created by Aaron Copland and Martha Graham reflecting what American life and people look like now, taking the melting pot of America and presenting it in dance and storytelling.
Two performances:
November 20 & 21 @ Acro Enso - Reno, NV
April 3 @ Federal Way Performing Arts Center - Federal Way, WA
About the Work
Commissioned and choreographed by the legendary Martha Graham, Appalachian Spring was first performed in 1944 and offered idealism and inspiration for post-war Americans with its story of 19th-century pioneers. The score by Copland, which features a set of variations on the Shaker tune Simple Gifts, quickly came to be considered the sound of Americana.
Using the original narrative as a springboard, Alex will inhabit his new Appalachian Spring with individuals representing the diversity of the United States today. Six characters, with all their hopes and dreams, will see their paths cross. One’s journey will influence another’s, and together they will celebrate their pride, community, shared love, and common understanding.
photo by Stuart Murtland
photo by Stuart Murtland
RENO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
REI HOTODA - Guest Conductor
JAMES BROWN - Stage Director
THOM MAYES - Executive Director
SOON CHO - Vocal Soloist
DAMIEN GETER - Vocal Soloist
AUBURN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
WESLEY SCHULTZ - Director/Conductor
MUSIC
Reno Chamber Orchestra
Voices of a Nation
Trouble In Tahiti
Leonard Bernstein
Soon Cho - mezzo-soprano
Damien Geter - bass-baritone
Dancers: Prasti Purdum, Alex Ung
Trio: Albert Lee - tenor, Katherine Parker - soprano, Philip Harris - baritone
Appalachian Spring (for 13 instruments)
Aaron Copland
Auburn Symphony Orchestra
American Composer Program
Grand Pianola Music
John Adams
Appalachian Spring (for 13 instruments)
Aaron Copland
THE DANCERS
ALEX UNG
PRASTI PURDUM
KELLI CARNES
MEGAN SELLMAN
VERA DRUMMOND-MOORE
ALEXANDER CASTRO
rehearsals master
Juliet Pruzan
