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The Tender Land


 

The Tender Land is an opera by Aaron Copland(libretto by Horace Everett), about a farm family in the Midwest. Copland was inspired to write this opera after viewing the Depression-era photographs of Walker Evans. The story follows Laurie, the high-school senior daughter of the Moss family, as she decides how best to live her life. It was composed between 1952 and 1954 as a made-for-television opera. It was rejected by the television producers and later had its premiere on April 1, 1954 at the New York City Opera.

Related Topics:
Opera - Aaron Copland - Horace Everett - Midwest - Walker Evans - 1952 - 1954 - April 1 - New York City Opera

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