A Romantic Symphony

List of Figures Preface Introduction 1. Bold Island 2. Nebraska 3. Early Years in Wahoo and Lincoln 4. On the Chautauqua Circuit 5. Studying in New York 6. Studying at Northwestern University 7. Teaching at the College of the Pacific 8. Dean of the Conservatory 9. Prix de Rome 10. At the American Academy 11. Travels in Europe and Composing in Rome 12. An Invitation from Rochester 13. Beginnings in Rochester 14. Joseph Maddy and the National Music Camp 15. Finding Time for Composition 16. Conductors and Orchestras 17. Promoting the Cause of American Music 18. Radio Broadcasts and Recordings 19. Concerts at the Library of Congress 20. The Lament for Beowulf and the First Two Symphonies 21. Return to Rome 22. Conducting Concerts in Germany 23. A Commission to Write an Opera 24. The Metropolitan Opera Production of Merry Mount 25. Serious Challenges at the Eastman School 26. The Death of George Eastman and Rush Rhees's Retirement 27. Chautauqua Memories 28. Thoughts on Orchestral Conducting 29. Working for UNESCO 30. Working with University of Rochester Presidents 31. The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers 32. Experiences with Several American Presidents 33. Honorary Doctorates and Other Honors 34. Eastman School Students 35. An Author and a Lecturer 36. An Invitation from the State Department 37. The Eastman Philharmonia Tour (I) 38. The Eastman Philharmonia Tour (II) 39. The Eastman Philharmonia Tour (III) 40. The Eastman Philharmonia Tour (IV) 41. The Eastman Philharmonia Tour (V) 42. The Eastman Philharmonia Tour (VI) 43. Encounters With Various Musicians 44. Composing During the Nineteen-Fifties 45. Reflection at the End of a Long Career Appendix: Letters from Howard Hanson to His Parents Index

Compiled and edited by Vincent A. Lenti