Copland: Appalachian Spring

Enjoy this extract from Appalachian Spring, by American composer Aaron Copland. In this part of the ballet, a hopeful young Pioneer couple prepare for their wedding day. It&conducted by Santtu-Matias Rouvali, the Philharmonia&Principal Conductor. In our 2021/22 season, he presented Human / Nature: music for a precious planet, a series exploring how composers have addressed humanity&relationship with the natural world. The Philharmonia is a world-class symphony orchestra, led by Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali. Follow us on social media: