This comprehensive study of Barber's life and work examines the social context in which a major composer developed his craft and built his career, the evolving ... » 

This comprehensive study of Barber's life and work examines the social context in which a major composer developed his craft and built his career, the evolving musical tastes of American audiences, and his relationship to musical giants like Arturo Toscanini and Serge Koussevitsky. «