John Malveaux: Roy Harris' 5th Symphony was boycotted due to McCarthyism; his 14th Symphony was boycotted for unspoken reasons

Roy Harris

John Malveaux of MusicUNTOLD.com writes:

POLITICS of MUSIC-As previously reported, American composer Roy Harris 5th Symphony was boycotted due to communist scare of McCarthyism.  Roy Harris Bicentennial Symphony (14th Symphony) has been boycotted for unspoken reasons. Please see https://africlassical.blogspot.com/2017/07/john-malveaux-year-2009-marked-200th.html.  Please note the Africlassical blog ends with: Please see attachment-event flyer and Press Telegram interview https://youtu.be/P71ECBhClKM. 

The link is no longer valid. Please visit  http://musicuntold.com/index.php/bicentennial-symphony-video-set/ for event flyer, Press Telegram interview, and event photos. Please see pic 1 An Act of Justice and pic 2 composer Roy Harris