There can be several reasons why a prominent person can fall into obscurity after their death. Sometimes it's because they were never prominent to begin with, or because the changes they made in their field have already undergone further change themselves, or because their accomplishments slowly merge into the institution's culture. 

In this episode, John and Evan show off some of Schuman's music that you need to hear and experience, and how his actions are still felt today.

Show Notes

William Schuman on TV

 

The Symphony No. 3

 

Leonard Bernstein conducts the New York Philharmonic

Overtones: William Schuman