The American Sound
Saturdays at 6 p.m. on Classical 101. Rebroadcast Tuesdays at 7pm on Classical 101.
The American Sound showcases a variety of the most beautiful, inspiring classical music with an American accent.
Each week we鈥檒l explore masterworks by great American composers past and present like Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein and Samuel Barber, and contemporaries Eric Whitacre, Michael Daugherty and John Adams.
Plus, we鈥檒l go back to our American roots with George Gershwin鈥檚 jazz-inspired music, performances by America鈥檚 bluegrass greats and more. Think Bernstein with the Boston Symphony or Bach on a banjo!
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