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Thomas Hampson and Minnesota

Posted at 9:04 AM on July 15, 2009 by Rex Levang

When Thomas Hampson gave his "Song of America" recital in Winona last week, it was a nice touch for him to include a song by a Minnesota composer. Here's a little more information on Saint Paul's own Arthur Farwell.

And to hear Farwell (and Ives, and Copland, and Amy Beach, et al.), take advantage of our very popular free download.