For ten points, name this ballet depicting a celebration of Pennsylvanian pioneers, composed by Aaron Copland.
The slow first section of this work was intended to introduce its characters accompanied by suffused light on stage, and is interrupted by unison strings playing A major octaves and arpeggios. It premiered on a set designed by Isamu Noguchi, and included such dancers as Erick Hawkins and (*) Martha Graham. One melody in this work is first played by the clarinet and depicts a newlywed couple. It was preceded by its composer's Billy the Kid, and it incorporates the shaker hymn"Simple Gifts". For ten points, name this ballet depicting a celebration of Pennsylvanian pioneers, composed by Aaron Copland.
The slow first section of this work was intended to introduce its characters accompanied by suffused light on stage, and is interrupted by unison strings playing A major octaves and arpeggios.
{Appalachian Spring}