Copland: Symphony No. 3

Copland: Symphony No. 3 02/03/2008 at 04:00 PM – Peter Norton Symphony Space His music captured the spirit of America, and forged a new sound.What influenced the singular musical voice of Aaron Copland? How did the mood of the nation color what may be his grandest orchestral work? How did his Fanfare for the Common…

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Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 in E minor

Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 in E minor 09/16/2007 at 04:00 PM – Peter Norton Symphony Space A musical message of love for America, with a distinctively Czech accent. What brought Antonin Dvorak to the United States? How did he encourage American composers to create a unique American sound? Why did this Symphony’s premiere make the…

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