American composer Arthur Farwell may not be a familiar name to many, but he was an important influence on American Music at the turn of the 20th century. Farwell took up Antonin Dvorak's challenge to Americans to find their own musical voices, and used music of Native Americans and words of American poets as inspiration for his own unique voice. He also pioneered the publishing of American composers and poets through his famed Wa-Wan Press. Sunday, September 23rd from 5 to 6 pm. Baritone Thomas Hampson is your host.
Arthur Farwell, American Pioneer: Song of America, Sept. 23rd at 5 pm on Encore!
