The resulting masterpiece was Appalachian Spring. Copland initially called the work only “Ballet for Martha.” He recalled: “I was really putting her to music, I think, when I wrote the score ...

During the dog days of summer of the 2020 COVID-19-related closures, “Appalachian Spring,” seemed a worthy addition to a pandemic playlist. Aaron Copland’s score to Martha Graham’s classic ...

The century-old dance company is on tour with an old work that brings the gift of new life. The tour is a reminder that the late, great Martha Graham got her start in Southern California.