A Program of the Appalachian State University Hayes School of Music

Mark your calendars for The Tender Land, performed by the Appalachian Opera Theatre and the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra! Performances are on April 7, 9, and 9 at 7:30pm and April 10 at 3:00pm. Tickets will be $5 for students and $15 for non-students and will be available from the Appalachian Theatre (apptheatre.org) later in March.

On the eve of her high school graduation in the Great Depression, Laurie Moss meets a young drifter at a party in her home. While her family is tense about the newcomer, the spark of romance provokes new ambitions and worries in Laurie, setting in motion changes that will challenge her family and alter the course of her future.

Sung in English, The Tender Land covers an eventful day in the life of an American farm family, honoring the decisions and struggles of everyday people through the dramatic medium of opera. The score is typical of Aaron Copland’s compositional style in its romantically folk-driven melodies and rhythmic brightness.

Health and Safety Requirements:

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL GUESTS WEAR A MASK WHEN NOT ACTIVELY EATING OR DRINKING.

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