Alabama Symphony Orchestra: Carlos Conducts Copland

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This weekend begins American Rhapsody: A Festival of Music and Art. Part of this festival features the Alabama Symphony Orchestra performing a Masterworks concert of American music, including Aaron Copland’s Symphony No. 3.  WBHM’s Michael Krall spoke with conductor Carlos Izcary (pronounced: eez-ca-RYE) about the program and what makes American classical music distinct.

 

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