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The years of the Great Depression, World War II, and their aftermath brought a sea change in American music. This period of economic, social, and political adversity can truly be considered a musical golden age. In the realm of classical music, Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Howard Hanson, Virgil Thompson, and Leonard Bernstein — among others — produced symphonic works of great power and lasting beauty during these troubled years. It was during this critical decade… More >>
The Great American Symphony: Music, the Depression, and War
Tags: aaron copland, American, american symphony, Depression, Great, great depression, howard hanson, leonard bernstein, Music, symphonic works, Symphony, symphony music, virgil thompson, world war ii, years of the great depression