Music for the Theatre
Composed by
Aaron Copland
1900-1990
Orchestration
flute/piccolo, oboe/English horn, clarinet/Eb clarinet, bassoon, 2 trumpets, trombone, percussion, piano, strings
notes by Chris Myers
I. Prologue
II. Dance
III. Interlude
IV. Burlesque
V. Epilogue
Composed 1925. First performance: November 20, 1925, Boston Symphony Orchestra. Sergei Koussevitzky, conductor.
Coming 10/15/22
Celebrating America
Sparks will fly with the joy, energy, and diversity of American music. Enjoy favorites from William Grant Still, Aaron Copland, and Joan Tower. Experience the Coltrane-inspired virtuosity of John Adams’ spirited Saxophone Concerto.