Title: [WQXR salute to the arts
Authors: LeBell, June.; Chase, Ethel Lynn.; Ashbery, John, 1927-2017; Rorem, Ned, 1923-; WQXR (Radio station : New York, N.Y.); Academy of American Poets.; Woodberry Poetry Room (Harvard College Library).
Year: 1986
Subjects: Ashbery, John, Musical settings.; Academy of American Poets.; Music and literature.
Abstract: June LeBell begins the evening by describing Mrs. Hugh Bullock's idea behind the creation of the Academy of American Poets: to create an organized body that would encourage and fund the efforts of American poets. Ethel Lynn Chase expands on this purpose. Next, poet John Ashbery and composer Ned Rorem discuss setting poetry to music. Various examples are considered. Ethel Lynn Chase joins the discussion to contribute the singer's point of view. The program concludes with several minutes of classical music.