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Jan Swafford
Jan Swafford is a composer and writer. His books include Johannes Brahms: A Biography and Charles Ives: A Life With Music.
Articles By Jan Swafford
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Art That Grew On You
Slate readers on Mozart, Brahms, Jackson Pollock, and other tastes that took some acquiring.
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Learning To Love Mozart
When I first heard The Magic Flute, I hated it. Now I think it’s among the greatest artworks ever created. What happened?
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Hallelujah for Leonard Cohen
When it comes to lyrics, he’s second to no one—including Dylan.
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Life in the Colonies
Notes on customs, habits, and mating rituals of the residents at Yaddo, MacDowell, and other artists’ retreats.
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Cleaning Out Ives' Closet
The tricky task of preserving an artist's life and work.
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The Elusive Maestro
Why the process of finding a new conductor makes music lovers weep.
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