Modern Latin American Art Music at the Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood (1941–46)
Abstract
Abstract In 1940, Serge Koussevitzky officially founded the Berkshire Music Center (later known as Tanglewood) and appointed Aaron Copland as head of the faculty. Copland actively participated in the US cultural diplomatic initiative of the Good Neighbor Policy by setting up the conditions for modern Latin American composers to attend the Center. By examining the contribution of modern Latin American art music, especially at Tanglewood, this article reflects on the relationship between music and politics, and shows that musical modernism encompasses a much broader artistic spectrum than previously thought.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Musicology and Musical Analysis
Diverse Musicological Studies
Music History and Culture
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of the Royal Musical Association
- Volume
- 151
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 25–56
- Publication date
- 3 March 2026
- Language
- EN