Anthony Tommasini, author portrait
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Anthony Tommasini

Anthony Tommasini was the chief classical music critic for the New York Times from 2000-2021. He graduated from Yale University, and later earned a Doctorate of Musical Arts from Boston University. He is the author of four books, including The Indispensable Composers, a guide to the greatest works of classical music in the canon. As a pianist, he made two recordings of Thomson's music on the Northeastern label which were supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Voice of a Century
The Indispensable Composers

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Voice of a Century
The Indispensable Composers

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. Find our full collection of titles for Higher Education here.

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