Feel the first warm, aromatic breezes of spring with Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring, an orchestral arrangement of his iconic ballet partnership with choreographer Martha Graham. This timeless work tells the story of a young frontier couple on their wedding day, capturing the hopes, dreams, and pioneering spirit of a nation envisioning a brighter future.

Next, revel in John Adams’ Harmonielehre, a breathtaking fusion of romanticism, post-minimalism, and symphonic grandeur— a bold statement on the enduring power of tonality. Inspired by a vivid dream in which an oil tanker on San Francisco Bay suddenly turned upright and launched into the sky like a Saturn V rocket, this electrifying piece marked the end of a creative block Adams had been experiencing for 18 months, propelling him into a new era of composition.