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AfriClassical is a English-speaking blog specialized in the field of classical music and opera. As such, AfriClassical is a qualified source of soclassiq, like ClassicalConnect or The Well-Tempered Ear and many others. The oldest article indexed by soclassiq is dated 2018-01-15. Since then, a total of 3569 articles have been written and published by AfriClassical.
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2022-10-16 23:27:30
William Grant Still (1895-1978)(Courtesy Photo)Third Coast ReviewBob BenensonOctober 15, 2022Classical, ReviewsThe decision by Chicago Philharmonic to open its 2022-23 concert season Thursday with a program focused on diversity was well within character for the orchestra.  Diversity had long been a concern for the musician-run orchestra and its conductor, Scott Speck. Its effort to provide better representation for black composers and performers ramped up considerably since national incidents of racial injustice in 2020 prompted a self-examination within the classical music community. Chicago Philharmonic also underscored its sincerity on this issue last year by hiring Terrell Johnson, a young Black innovator, as its executive director. Â
2022-10-08 23:34:48
Chicago Philharmonic: For our 22/23 Symphonic Series opening concert, we’re paying homage to William Grant Still and Florence Price
Thursday, October 13, 7:30pmHarris Theater205 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601Heitor Villa-Lobos Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4, PreludioFlorence Price Ethiopia's Shadow in AmericaJonathan Bingham Monograph (CHICAGO PREMIERE)Arturo Márquez DanzĂłn No. 2William Grant Still Symphony No. 1 (Afro-American)William Grant Still is the composer most associated with the Harlem Renaissance. His First Symphony, dubbed the Afro-American, is a thrilling, blues-infused wonder of American composition. Florence Price had strong ties to Chicago and the Chicago Black Renaissance. She lived on the city’s south side for years and vacationed in St. Anne, Illinois. Ethiopia’s Shadow in America was recently discovered in her vacation home in 2009, and is thought to be the first piece she wrote for full orchestra.Â
2022-09-20 00:54:43
The Harlem Chamber Players: This Friday and Saturday: Our New Season Begins! Sept. 23 at 7 PM and Sept. 24 at 8 PM
We hope you will join us thiscoming weekend for our SeasonOpening Concert! Season Opening Left to right (1st row) are Terrance McKnight, Ashley Horne, Claire Chan, William Frampton, and Wayne Smith. Left to right (2nd row) are José Pietri-Coimbre, Lilit Gampel, Amadi Azikiwe, and Kirsten JerméPlease note that you must wear a face mask during the concert(s). Season Opening ConcertsFriday, September 23, 2022 at 7 PMSaturday, September 24, 2022 at 8 PMBroadway Presbyterian Church601 West 114th StreetNew York, NY 10025Click here for directions.This venue is wheelchair accessible.PROGRAMFranz Schubert QuartettsatzFrederick Tillis Spiritual Fantasy No. 12Felix Mendelssohn Octet in E-flat majorARTISTSAshley Horne, ViolinClaire Chan, ViolinWilliam Frampton, ViolaWayne Smith, CelloLilit Gampel, ViolinJosé Pietri-Coimbre, ViolinAmadi Azikiwe, ViolaKirsten Jermé, CelloHOSTED by Terrance McKnight of WQXRTICKETS$20 General Admission$15 Students/SeniorSKids under 12 are admitted for FREE! […]
2022-09-17 22:59:52
Chicago Sinfonietta: Mei-Ann Chen invites you to our Opening Weekend: Nkeiru OKOYE and Roberto SIERRA 7:30 PM Sept. 19, Symphony Center, Chicago
 Mei-Ann ChenFor 35 years Chicago Sinfonietta has been leading the way with exciting and diverse programming. NBC Chicago recently visited rehearsal as the orchestra prepared for opening weekend and chatted with Music Director Mei-Ann Chen and President & CEO Blake-Anthony Johnson....Come see what's NEXT at Subscription Concert 1! PROGRAMNkeiru OKOYE: Voices Shouting Out Roberto Sierra: Concerto for Saxophones and Orchestra with guest artist Julian Velasco  George GERSHWIN: Cuban Overture  Edward ELGAR: Enigma Variations, Op. 36 - Variation IX (Adagio) "Nimrod"Ottorino RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome And don't forget: You can still take advantage of our Pay-What-You-Can program and get tickets for just $5 using code PWYC5NEXT at checkout. Â
2022-09-17 00:19:12
ArtsKnoxville.com: University of Tennessee Symphony Orchestra in Adolphus Hailstork's Fanfare on "Amazing Grace" 4 PM Sept. 18 - FREE
Adolphus HailstorkArtsKnoxville.comAlan SherrodSeptember 14, 2022On Sunday afternoon, the UT Symphony Orchestra returns to its home in Cox Auditorium for a concert entitled “New Frontiers.” James Fellenbaum will conduct the UTSO.Elmer Bernstein: Theme from The Magnificent SevenCopland: Billy the Kid, SuiteAdolphus Hailstork: Fanfare on Amazing GraceTodd Goodman: Tuba Concerto No. 2, Alex Lapins, tuba — this performance will be the orchestral version world premiereUniversity of Tennessee Symphony OrchestraSunday, September 18, 2022, at 4:00 PM — FREECox Auditorium in the Alumni Memorial Building on the UT CampusÂ
2022-09-04 23:30:05
AfroClassical Composers Inaugural In-Person Event featuring piano compositions by Dorothy Rudd-Moore, George Walker, R. Nathaniel Dett, Maria Thompson Corley
 Presenting AfroClassical Composers Hosts African Diaspora Classical 10/16 in LAMaria Thompson Corley & Michael Ligon, pianoFirst Unitarian ChurchLos Angeles
2022-09-13 00:09:12
“A world sensation” –The Guardian“Fabulously gifted” –The Times“Cello Rockstar” –EsquireSong, the new album from cellist Sheku-Kanneh Mason, features music from across the entire spectrum of classical, folk, jazz and pop – all personally curated by Sheku. The eclectic mix of styles are tied together by one thing – the unique singing voice of Sheku’s cello.Sheku Kanneh-Mason became a household name in 2018 after performing at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at Windsor Castle. His performance was greeted with universal excitement and was seen by nearly two billion people globally.Sheku initially garnered renown as the winner of the 2016 BBC Young Musician Competition, the first black musician to take the title. He has released two chart-topping albums on the Decca Classics label, Inspiration (2018) and Elgar (2020). The latter reached #8 in the overall UK […]
2022-09-11 23:51:50
(PHILADELPHIA, PA-SEPTEMBER 8, 2022): Congratulations are in order to poet, author and librettist, DR. HAZEL ANN LEE and her younger sister, composer, librettist and poet, CYNTHIA COZETTE LEE. This gifted award-winning songwriting duo of four operas, recently had two of their inspiring poems published in the noted literary Canadian online daily magazine 50-Word Stories. Hazel’s poem titled “Sunrise on Loran”, a science fiction poem describing vibrant sunrises on an alien planet, was published July 11, 2022. Cynthia’s poem called “Survival in Time”, speaks about the plight of the Native Americans and First Nations people, was published September 7, 2022. Both poems touch on stories about future nature events and survival.  As distinguished poets and authors the Lee sisters have multiple publications. Some of their most distinctive writings are in their books. The Astronaut’s Window: Collection of Poems and Short Stories Celebrating Nature, a new book by Dr. Hazel Ann Lee […]
2022-09-10 23:43:56
 Welcome to this week's episode of Arts Engines which now reaches over 100,000 weekly viewers in partnership with Detroit Public Television, Ovation TV, The Violin Channel and American Public Media including Performance Today and YourClassical. Arts Engines seeks to share the most valuable advice and input from arts administrators who tell their stories of creative problem-solving, policy, economic impact, crisis management and empowering the future of our field. This week's show is co-curated by our Creative Partner, Newark Symphony Hall and our guest is Mansi Shah, curator of Colors of Classical Music, as she talks about the connection between data and music and its impact for community. Enjoy... and have a creative week! […]
2022-09-06 00:17:35
Intercultural Music Initiative Presents Liberian-Norwegian pianist Kamilla Arku and St. Louis based flutist Wendy Hymes Sunday October 9 @ 3 PM, St. Louis, MO
 Intercultural Music Initiative Presents Liberian - Norwegian pianist Kamilla Arku and St. Louis based flutist Wendy Hymes  Performing music by diverse composers of color for piano and flute, along with familiar standard repertoire, including works by Elizabeth Brown, Valerie Coleman, Federico Mompou, Nkeiru Okoye, Fred Onovwerosuoke, and Germaine Tailleferre  Sunday October 9 @ 3:00 PMWebster Groves Presbyterian Church45 W. Lockwood AvenueSaint Louis, MO, 63119 Featured guest artist Liberian-Norwegian pianist, Kamilla Arku draws on her diverse background as inspiration for her work as a performer, educator and scholar. She has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in Europe, the US, and Africa. Recent highlights include performances at the Royal Opera House, Hastings Piano Festival, and the International Florence Price Festival. In addition to performing, Arku is also committed to volunteer efforts, and is the Founder and Director of Music for […]