# Let the People Hear it (Concerts at 100)

Authors Nicholas Brown-Cáceres and David H. Plylar of the Music Division discuss their book “Let the People Hear It: Concerts from the Library of Congress at 100.” The book shares the history of this remarkable series—established by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge in 1925–through the people, music, and collections that have inspired countless listeners. Photographs, historical documents, and unique music manuscripts demonstrate how the concert series enriched and preserved America’s musical, dance, and theater heritage, all while fostering a community of music lovers.

- Kind: Talk
- Year: 2026
- Runtime: 56 min
- By: Plylar, David
- Genres: Music
- Archive: [Library of Congress](https://www.loc.gov/item/video-12177/)
- Licence or status: Rights statement at the Library of Congress (as the archive states it)
- Credit: Library of Congress
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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