Here is a short nonfiction about the creation of the Appalachian Spring ballet. I hadn't realized that Aaron Copland asked Martha Graham to write a story for a ballet. Aaron Copland then wrote the music for it and gave it to Martha. While Martha created the choreography, artist Isamu Norguchi created a dramatic set for the stage. All three elements came together to create an American classic. The Floca does a wonderful job with the illustrations which capture the appearance and the mood of the ballet. This book got a lot of attention when it came 2010 and won the Sibert honor medal. It is best read with a recording of Appalachian Spring playing in the background. (48 p)
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Ballet for Martha: Making the Appalachian Spring
Here is a short nonfiction about the creation of the Appalachian Spring ballet. I hadn't realized that Aaron Copland asked Martha Graham to write a story for a ballet. Aaron Copland then wrote the music for it and gave it to Martha. While Martha created the choreography, artist Isamu Norguchi created a dramatic set for the stage. All three elements came together to create an American classic. The Floca does a wonderful job with the illustrations which capture the appearance and the mood of the ballet. This book got a lot of attention when it came 2010 and won the Sibert honor medal. It is best read with a recording of Appalachian Spring playing in the background. (48 p)
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