3 Composers lost to Tyranny
About this episode
This episode explores the lives and works of three 20th-century composers who were affected by tyranny.
A hallmark of tyranny is its desire to control and stifle creative expression. In this episode, in memory of Lubna Alyaan, John Banther and Evan Keely explore three 20th-century composers, what happened to them, and select works that demand your attention.
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