Classic Black: Celebrating Black Excellence in Classical Music
Description
What do William Grant Still, Joseph Bologne, and Florence B. Price have in common? They’re all Black composers who contributed to the canon of classical music. Today’s podcast episode spotlights Classic Black, a groundbreaking youth program celebrating Black excellence in classical music.
Created by Montreal-born pianist, accordionist, producer, composer, and music director Ric’key Pageot in collaboration with Crewest Studio, Classic Black hosts live performances and educational talks that spotlight the incredible contributions of Black composers and musicians to the world of classical music. Tune into the episode on the player below to learn how Classic Black redefines the narrative surrounding classical music and honors the trailblazing musicians of color who helped shape history.
For more information, please visit http://notrealart.com/classic-black
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