Andrew Benson Brown
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Andrew Benson Brown is a Missouri-based poet, journalist, and writing coach. He is an editor at Bard Owl Publishing and Communications and the author of “Legends of Liberty,” an epic poem about the American Revolution. For more information, visit Apollogist.wordpress.com.
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The Poetry of English Lute Songs
Singer and poet Theresa Werba discusses her career in the field of English songs for the lute.
The Dutch Americans in the Midwest
A group of Dutch settlers in the 19th century paved the way for strong values and family ties in the land of opportunity.
Millard and Linda Fuller: Making Housing Affordable
The founders of Habitat for Humanity are now with the Fuller Center for Housing, as they stay true to their original vision.
Rachmaninoff’s ‘Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini’
The piece is one of the composer’s most enduring works.
Henry Purcell’s Funeral Music for Queen Mary
One funeral suite captures the life and times of one popular queen and one prolific British composer.
‘Fidelio’: Beethoven’s Only Opera
Beethoven’s only opera had a rough start, but it’s still performed today.
Domenico Scarlatti: Master of the Keyboard
The lesser known Baroque composer wrote sonatas that reflect the influence of his adopted nation, Spain, evoking flamenco dancing and Spanish folk melodies.
Fernando Sor: The ‘Beethoven of the Guitar’
One guitarist placed the Spanish instrument in the limelight of classical music.
