Appalachian Spring

Saturday, August 11, 2018 | 7 p.m.
Sunday, August 12, 2018 | 2 p.m.
Tornstrom Auditorium, Brainerd

Christian Reif, conductor

Aaron Copland: Old American Songs, Book I
John Taylor Ward, baritone

Samuel Barber: Concerto for VIolin
Suliman Tekalli, violin

Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring
Saint Paul Ballet

OPEN REHEARSAL
with Suliman Tekalli, violin

Thursday, August 9, 2018
1:15 p.m.
Tornstrom Auditorium

PRE-CONCERT LECTURE
with Scott Lykins, Artistic Director

30 minutes prior to performance.

AFTERGLOW

After the concert, join the musicians for the official after party!

Immediately following performance
Prairie Bay, Baxter

“Barber’s Violin Concerto is a work that resonates with performers and audiences alike because of its soaring lines for the solo violin, the rich orchestral textures, and its quintessentially romantic spirit. For me, I think it’s not solely because of its beautiful melodies and singing nature that I’m drawn to this piece. I hear within this Concerto a vast universe in which Barber doesn’t shy away from the furthest corners of our human experience – from open optimism and fiery displays of virtuosity, to a mysterious and, occasionally, haunting melancholy. The duality of this work draws me back to this work time and time again. I’m very much looking forward to collaborating with the Lakes Area Music Festival on this American masterpiece!”

Suliman Tekalli

Violin

“Appalachian Spring is celebrated because its music, dance, visuals, and inspiration were each truly ‘American’. In 1944, Martha Graham and Aaron Copland collaborated to portray the pioneer history of America– not your typical ballet topic. This is an interesting work to reimagine today, and we look forward to sharing the stage with LAMF for a third season of music and dance.”

Zoé Emilie Henrot

Artistic Director, Saint Paul Ballet