Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
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00:03 I. Passacaglia and Fugue
13:46 II. Chorale and Toccata
New York Philharmonic conducted by Leonard Bernstein
William Schuman (1910-1992) was a notable American composer of the 20th century, also known for serving as president of the Juilliard School and of Lincoln Center.
Schuman's third symphony, written in 1941 and dedicated to the conductor Serge Koussevitzky, is considered one of his finest works; I find it one of the most compelling American symphonic works ever written. Modeled loosely on Baroque forms, it contains two parts: the first comprises a passacaglia and fugue, while the second is composed of a chorale and toccata. What I find most appealing about the work is its stirring nature and precisely crafted form; every movement is a showcase of orchestrational development from small to large scales.
This video is provided for educational use only; please email me at pranav.sivakumar@berkeley.edu regarding any copyright issues.
00:03 I. Passacaglia and Fugue
13:46 II. Chorale and Toccata
New York Philharmonic conducted by Leonard Bernstein
William Schuman (1910-1992) was a notable American composer of the 20th century, also known for serving as president of the Juilliard School and of Lincoln Center.
Schuman's third symphony, written in 1941 and dedicated to the conductor Serge Koussevitzky, is considered one of his finest works; I find it one of the most compelling American symphonic works ever written. Modeled loosely on Baroque forms, it contains two parts: the first comprises a passacaglia and fugue, while the second is composed of a chorale and toccata. What I find most appealing about the work is its stirring nature and precisely crafted form; every movement is a showcase of orchestrational development from small to large scales.
