What I'm Listening To - Roy Harris

Roy Harris (1898-1979), an American composer, is known for his contributions to the American symphony. Listen for his one-movement symphony, the use of folktunes, and expressive writing.

In the music library, you can find the following CDs:

Roy Harris - Symphony No. 3
New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein (MCD0405)


Portraits of Freedom: Music of Aaron Copland and Roy Harris
Seattle Symphony and Chorale, Gerard Schwarz, conductor (MCD3422)


American Masters: Harris, Thompson, Diamond
New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein (MCD3074)

The Emerson String Quartet Plays 50 Years of American Music 1919-1969
(includes Three Variations on a Theme (String Quartet No. 2) by Roy Harris)
MCD0922

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