Classical Music and Politics in 20th Century America
Author and former classical musician Jonathan Rosenberg discussed his new book, Dangerous Melodies: Classical Music in America from the Grea… read more
Author and former classical musician Jonathan Rosenberg discussed his new book, Dangerous Melodies: Classical Music in America from the Great War through the Cold War, which explores the intersection of politics and music in the first half of the 20th century. He describes how music could serve as a a tool of both outreach and xenophobia depending on the political climate of the era. close
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