A music blog written by Rich Brown
I thought I might dip my toes into the water of one of the bigger arguments in classical music performance of the last 30 years. I don’t expect to resolve anything, but I do think that it is a worthwhile discussion to have, even without an ultimate resolution. What I would like to address is... Continue Reading →
Aaron Copland wrote his Symphony No. 3 at the end of World War II, and it was premiered in October of 1946. It was his largest, grandest orchestra piece to date, born in an atmosphere where America was full of a sense of accomplishment, victory, relief, and celebration as its boys returned home from the... Continue Reading →
William Schuman (1910-1992) was inspired to become a composer at the age of 20 when he went to a New York Philharmonic concert with his sister. The concert was at Carnegie Hall, conducted by Arturo Toscanini, and left an impression on Schuman that changed his life. Bill, as he was known to everyone, went on... Continue Reading →
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