Composer of the WeekRuth Crawford Seeger (1901-1953)Episodes Episode guide

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1. A Singing Family

   5/5Everyone sings in the Seeger household! Meanwhile, Ruth plans her composing comeback...
2. Folk Tales

   4/5From composing new music to arranging folk tunes, Crawford's life changes radically.
3. The Dissonances of Life

   3/5Ruth Crawford reaches composing pinnacles, visits Berlin, and meets one her music heroes.
4. Kaleidoscopic Changes

   2/5Finding her voice as a composer, Crawford embarks on new adventures of music, and love.
5. First Waltz

   1/5Between new sounds and old songs, Kate Molleson introduces the story of a unique composer.