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In this program, Song of America Fellow Emma Beachy explores Margaret Bonds’s song cycle Three Dream Portraits, which sets the poetry of Langston Hughes. With the help of performers and scholars Thomas Hampson and Louise Toppin, Emma considers who is meant to hear and sing American song.
In this program, Song of America Fellow Emma Beachy explores Margaret Bonds’s song cycle, Three Dream Portraits, which sets the poetry of Langston Hughes. With the help of performers and scholars Thomas Hampson and Louise Toppin, Emma considers who is meant to hear and sing American song.
Host, Audio Editing & Scriptwriter: Emma Beachy
Production Support: Christie Finn
Guests: Thomas Hampson & Louise Toppin
Song listings with composer / poet, performers, CD label, and CD number:
