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“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”: An Illustrated History

Posted by: Cait Miller

“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” is one of the most popular Christmas carols we hear during the holidays, and one with an especially interesting history involving four creative minds over the span of two centuries. While the history is well documented, source materials in the Library of Congress’s collections provide engaging illustrations detailing the evolution …

Posted in: Composers, Special Collections

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Five (and a half) Questions: Loras Schissel, Acquisitions Specialist

Posted by: Pat Padua

In the Muse chatted recently with Senior Acquisitions Specialist Loras Schissel. What are you working on right now? I’m putting the final touches on the personal correspondence for the American composer David Diamond, which is neat  because it’s not only David corresponding with other musicians and other New York type people, but he was real …

Posted in: Composers, Special Collections, Staff Interviews