Composers: The "American" Tradition
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Presents a discussion by Robert Potts on the "American" style of music punctuated with personality sketches of contemporary composers: Copeland, Harris, Thompson, Piston, Sessions, and Ives. Shows Piston and Sessions in their homes where they support Potts' contention that there is no "American" tradition of music. Presents a portion of the work of each composer.
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