The American Philosophical Society host a special recital marking the launch of Pursuit: The Founders’ Guide to Happiness, a new podcast from the National Constitution Center. Jeffrey Rosen, author of The Pursuit of Happiness and host of the podcast, present his original songs inspired by the book’s exploration of the classical writers on virtue that shaped the founders. The performance features two song cycles—The Golden Mean: Songs for the Pursuit of Happiness and Twelve Titans: Songs of the Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses—with Rosen joined by pianist Jennifer Blyth and baritone James Martin, professors of music at Dickinson College.
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- The Golden Mean: Songs for the Pursuit of Happiness, Music and Lyrics by Jeffrey Rosen [PDF]
- Twelve Titans: Songs of the Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses, Music and Lyrics by Jeffrey Rosen [PDF]
