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Louis Moreau Gottschalk
…introduce American themes into European classical music and the first Pan-American artist in any field. He was among the first American artists to champion abolitionism, public education, and popular democracy….
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Aaron Copland
…American student of the brilliant music teacher Nadia Boulanger, a woman who significantly impacted an entire generation of American musicians. Boulanger’s eclectic approach to music broadened Copland’s musical taste and…
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George Gershwin
George Gershwin stands as an iconic figure in the annals of American music. The mastermind behind some of the most celebrated compositions of the 20th century, Gershwin’s influence spans across…
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America’s First Orchestra
…would be the Philharmonic’s home for decades. In true American spirit, the New York Philharmonic championed homegrown talent, premiering many works by American composers. Some of the most famous works…
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Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake – Full Length Ballet by American Ballet Theatre
Swan Lake Ballet by Tchaikovsky.
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George Gershwin – An American in Paris
Gershwin in North Korea.
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Samuel Barber
Samuel Barber, one of the most significant composers to emerge from 20th-century America, is celebrated for his neo-romantic style laden with lyrical melodies and poignant harmonies. His compositions, often inspired…
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Full Performance of Handel’s Messiah – American Bach Soloists
Enjoy Handel’s Messiah in Grace Cathedral with the American Bach Soloists and American Bach Choir. Conducted by Jeffrey Thomas, this performance features talented soloists Mary Wilson, Eric Jurenas, Kyle Stegall,…
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Paul Simon’s American Tune, Based on Bach Cantata
Paul Simon’s 1973 recording “American Tune” is based on Bach’s 1734 chorale….
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Gershwin – An American in Paris
Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” performed by hr-Sinfonieorchester conducted by Andrés Orozco-Estrada at Alte Oper Frankfurt on September 13, 2019….
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Inscape by Aaron Copland – American Symphony Orchestra
American Symphony Orchestra performs Inscape for orchestra by Copland.
