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Classical Music

Biophilic

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3. We studied Appalachian spring in 8th grade music. Deeply.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Thu Oct 30, 2025, 07:44 PM

17 hrs ago

Our music teacher loved it. It was the 50s. To this day I can hear 3 notes and recognize Aaron Copland music. My older sister and younger brother claim the same. His music and especially Appalachian spring is epic and very, very American.

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Today marks the 81st anniversary of the premiere of Copland's Appalachian Spring at The Library of Congress. [View all] elleng 18 hrs ago OP

Thanks for keeping us up to date on the classical scene around DC. The actual link to this program erronis 18 hrs ago #1

Thanks for the actual link! elleng 18 hrs ago #2

We studied Appalachian spring in 8th grade music. Deeply. Biophilic 17 hrs ago #3

HERE!!! elleng 17 hrs ago #4

Copland: Appalachian Spring elleng 17 hrs ago #5