Nicholas Brown-Caceres and David Plylar: Let the People Hear It: Concerts..

Since 1925, the Library of Congress has presented one of the most prestigious and innovative concert series in the United States. Philanthropist Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge founded the series, and her vision was clear: concerts would be free and open to all, the finest touring artists and ensembles would appear, and both traditional and new repertoire would be performed.

Join us for a conversation (and listening party!) with the authors of the new book LET THE PEOPLE HEAR IT, which explores the history of the concert series and its impact on music in the United States. Alongside some of the most important composers and performers of the past 100 years, from Arnold Schoenberg and the Gershwin brothers to Esperanza Spalding and Stevie Wonder, the book includes a special feature on the Baltimore Symphony's Orchkids program, which presented at the Library of Congress twice during Dr. Carla Hayden’s tenure.

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Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres is acting chief of the Library of Congress's Music Division. He previously served in senior leadership roles at the Prince George's County Memorial Library System and Washington Performing Arts and he is a former Army bandsman.

Dr. David H. Plylar is a music specialist and concert producer at the Library of Congress. He is also a composer and pianist who writes about music.

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