Music that's evocative of serene plains, soaring mountains, community gatherings, raucous dancing... just a few of the many hallmarks of the uniquely American sound. In anticipation of the Fourth of July holiday this weekend, we'll hear five works by American composers.
Monday
Lowell Lieberman: Flute Concerto
Tuesday
Ned Rorem: Symphony No. 3
Wednesday
Samuel Barber: Violin Concerto
Thursday
Virgil Thomson: Symphony on a Hymn Tune
Friday
Mark O'Connor: String Quartet No. 2 "Bluegrass"
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