Henry Cowell Collection

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A collection of interview and performance material from the NYPR archive collections.

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Henry Cowell at 65

On December 11, 1962, the day after his 65th birthday, composer and pianist Henry Cowell sat down with WQXR's music director Abram Chasins.
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The Tone Colors of Henry Cowell

Cowell's deliberate explanations of extended techniques allay any concern that his artistic aims were subversive or simply puckish.
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Henry Cowell Interview

On December 11, 1962, the day after his 65th birthday, composer and pianist Henry Cowell sat down with WQXR's music director Abram Chasins. The day also marked Cowell's 50th yea...
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Henry Cowell for Masterwork Hour

Acclaimed composer Henry Cowell provides commentary to a musical program featuring outstanding American composers in advance of the 16th Annual WNYC American Music Festival. The works...
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Four Irish Tales

The first performance of Henry Cowell's Four Irish Tales performed by the National Youth Administration Orchestra (NYA) under the direction of Fritz Mahler. Cowell speaks at the...
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Old Country Set

The WNYC Concert Orchestra under the direction of Macklin Marrow performs Henry Cowell's Old Country Set. March 18, 1940.
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Anthropos

Incomplete recording of the world premiere of Henry Cowell's Anthropos conducted by the composer at the sculpture garden at the Brooklyn Museum on March 15, 1940. New York Civic...
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