Dangerous Melodies: Classical Music in America from the Great War Through the Cold War

Dangerous Melodies vividly evokes a time when classical music stood at the center of twentieth-century American life, occupying a prominent place in the nation's culture and politics. The work of renowned conductors, instrumentalists, and singers-and the activities of orchestras and opera companies-were intertwined with momentous international events, especially the two world wars and the long Cold War.