A Romantic Symphony: The Autobiography of Howard Hanson

Amelyn Enriquez; Mallory Sajewski

doi:10.1080/10588167.2026.2689818

July 10, 2026Music Reference Services Quarterly

A Romantic Symphony: The Autobiography of Howard Hanson

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To detail the life and contributions of Howard Hanson as a composer and educator in music.
Autobiographical narrative of Howard Hanson's experiences and achievements.
Chronological recounting of Hanson's career milestones and musical works.
Highlights include Symphony No. 2 ('Romantic') as a key work.
Describes Hanson's forty-year tenure as director of the Eastman School of Music.

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Autobiography explores Howard Hanson's journey as a composer and music educator, highlighting his legacy.

Abstract

Howard Hanson was an American composer best known for his work Symphony No. 2 (“Romantic”) and as the director of the Eastman School of Music for forty years (1924–1964). After retiring from his ro...

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