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David Robertson's Passion For The Great American Symphony

David Robertson conducts a performance at Powell Hall in this file photo.
Dan Dreyfus
St. Louis Symphony music director David Robertson.

St. Louis Symphony Music Director David Robertson discussed American symphonies in a produced by NPR Music's Tom Huizenga as part of the program's search for the great American symphony. Robertson weighed in on why American orchestras are afraid of new symphonies in addition to explaining his selection of the great American symphony. © 2024 also listeners made suggestions including:

  • Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue
  • Bernstein's Candide
  • Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man
  • Dvorak's Symphony No. 9, From the New World

Learn more about the “Great American Symphony” series at NPR Music's blog .

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Mary Edwards is a producer for © 2024 's broadcast program, "St. Louis Symphony."