In Memorium: Bernard Rands

Relevant Tones by Access Contemporary Music

Mar 6, 202600:58:20Music

Esteemed composer Bernard Rands has passed away, a huge loss to our musical community. We honor his memory by re-airing this interview with host Seth Boustead from September 2017. Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Bernard...

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