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Now Hear This: Aaron Copland: Dean of American Music

How the works of American classical composer Aaron Copland developed into a signature American sound drawing from his Jewish roots, modernism and folk music. (60 minutes)

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Fri, 10/3 at 8:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

The Magic of Grace Bumbry

How Black Missouri native Grace Bumbry became the toast of the 1960s international opera scene, a rise that began in an era of 1950s racism. (60 minutes)

Sat, 10/4 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

The Magic of Grace Bumbry

How Black Missouri native Grace Bumbry became the toast of the 1960s international opera scene, a rise that began in an era of 1950s racism. (60 minutes)