| Sumario: | The article focuses on the second edition of Samuel Adler's memoir, "Building Bridges with Music: Stories from a Composer’s Life," which highlights his extensive career as a composer, conductor, and educator at the age of ninety-seven. The memoir recounts Adler's early life in Germany, his family's escape from the Nazis, and his subsequent contributions to music in the United States, including the establishment of the Seventh US Army Symphony Orchestra during the Cold War. The book emphasizes Adler's belief in using music as a means to foster understanding and repair relationships between cultures, particularly between Americans and Germans. Additionally, it discusses his views on music education and the importance of the arts in contemporary society.
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