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Serge Koussevitzky: The Boston Symphony Orchestra And The New American Music is a comprehensive biography of the legendary conductor and composer, Serge Koussevitzky. Written by Hugo Leichtentritt, the book delves into Koussevitzky's life and career, focusing on his time as the music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1924 to 1949.The book explores Koussevitzky's impact on American music, particularly his championing of new and innovative works by American composers. Leichtentritt examines Koussevitzky's relationships with composers such as Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, and Samuel Barber, and the role he played in shaping the American classical music scene.In addition to his work with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the book also covers Koussevitzky's early life in Russia, his time as a bassist in the Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra, and his later years as a conductor and teacher.Overall, Serge Koussevitzky: The Boston Symphony Orchestra And The New American Music offers a fascinating look at the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in American classical music history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.