William Schuman

An intriguing overview of the true individualists of the American symphonic genre. (Part 1 of 2)

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N.Y. Public Library. Lincoln Center Library & Museum Dedication.
Speakers: William Schuman; John D. Rockefeller; Gilbert Chapman; Mayor Roberl F. Wagner.

Schumann recalls a speech from Secretary Wertz.
He quotes him [quoting Goethe]:
"There is no past that we can bring back to us by ...

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New Year's Day swearing in ceremony at City Hall. Begins with William Schuman speaking about the need for art in America and in New York City in particular. He calls government ...