A companion to the 11-city concert tour featuring renowned baritone Thomas Hampson, this Web site commemorates the history of the American art song by highlighting the Library's unparalleled collections of original manuscripts, first editions of published sheet music, copyright deposits, and recordings. In addition to the items showcased on the site, there is also a historical introduction to the art song with background on the works of Charles Ives, Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber and others.
