Andrew Benson Brown
Author
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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Aaron Copland: Composer of the People
In honor of this ‘populist’ composer’s 124th birthday this year, here’s a look at his most memorable works.
Dancing Through Time: Chopin’s Lost Waltz Rediscovered
A recently unearthed Chopin waltz leads to a flurry of online performances despite some doubts as to its authenticity.
10 Composers to Listen to While Studying
Classical music can improve concentration, making it a good soundtrack for students.
7 Famous Classical Compositions Used in Films
What do the funeral of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Oliver Stone’s ‘Platoon’ have in common?
George Washington: First in War, Peace, and Farming
The ‘American Cincinnatus’ leaves a legacy in the world of agriculture, yielding many fruits.
Brahms’s Lullaby: A Loving Ode From a Lonely Heart
The most recognizable children’s song is also a love song.
Liberty and Death: Patrick Henry’s Family Devotion
The great orator bucked 18th-century norms in dealing with his wife’s mental health.
