The years of the Great Depression, World War II, and their aftermath brought a sea change in American music. This period of economic, social, and political adve

(Meredith Music Resource). This book is a must-read for anyone interested in acquiring a "back-stage" tour of symphony life, not included in the price of a box-

First published in 1998, this volume is the first book to focus on the American symphony. Neil Butterworth surveys the development of the symphony in the United