Overtones Feature Story: Celebrating and Treading Lightly
To mark the 250th anniversary of American Independence, how are artists and music presenters representing the country's classical music?
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By Jeremy Reynolds
With the national political climate highly polarized and contentious, the classical music world is, by and large, treading cautiously when it comes to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Those participating in commemorative projects are tapping an enormously representative variety of composers to salute the occasion, albeit with some notable exceptions. So, who are the most popular composers appearing on anniversary programs this season?
From the Spring 2026 issue
