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Composer and pianist Henry Cowell in 1942.

Henry Cowell Collection

  • NYPR Archives & Preservation /

    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. Nov 29, 2018

    Henry Cowell at 65
  • From the Archives: American Mavericks /

    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. Mar 14, 2012

    The Tone Colors of Henry Cowell
  • The NYPR Archive Collections /

    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... Dec 11, 1962

    Henry Cowell Interview
  • The NYPR Archive Collections /

    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... Feb 14, 1955

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    Henry Cowell for Masterwork Hour
  • The NYPR Archive Collections /

    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... Nov 24, 1940

    Four Irish Tales
  • The NYPR Archive Collections /

    Old Country Set

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

    Old Country Set
  • The NYPR Archive Collections /

    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... Mar 15, 1940

    Anthropos

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