Dean Dixon: All American II

This Wednesday, Mar. 5, at 9:00 am, Analog Masters continues it’s look at Dean Dixon.

In Europe in the late 40s and early 50s, African-American conductor Dean Dixon became the preeminent performer of American Classical music. His work on behalf of American composers culminating in a series of outstanding recordings for the American Recordings Society. In this hour, Dixon leads performances of Edward MacDowell, Douglas Moore, and Howard Hanson.

Analog Masters
Wednesdays at 9:00 am and 4:00 pm
exclusively on CharlottesvilleClassical.org

Featured recordings:

Hanson: Symphony - Dean Dixon/Vienna Symphony
American Recording Society ARS 6. (1950)

MacDowell: Indian Suite (excerpts) - Dean Dixon/Vienna Symphony
American Recording Society ARS 2. (1950)

Moore: Symphony 2 in A - Dean Dixon/Vienna Symphony
.American Recording Society ARS 5 (1950)