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Composer Martin Kennedy Debuts Original Work: ‘Forest Dark and Stars Above’

Composer Martin Kennedy Debuts Original Work: ‘Forest Dark and Stars Above’

Update: 2018-11-01

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Every year, the Alabama Symphony Orchestra features an up-and-coming composer. This season, it’s Alabama native Martin Kennedy. Thursday night, the orchestra gives the world premiere of Kennedy's Forest Dark and Stars Above. Kennedy spoke with WBHM's Michael Krall about his approach to composing. Their conversation began with Kennedy describing the piece and features some of Kennedy’s other music.

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Composer Martin Kennedy Debuts Original Work: ‘Forest Dark and Stars Above’

Composer Martin Kennedy Debuts Original Work: ‘Forest Dark and Stars Above’

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