Classical Music In Color

Loving v. Virginia. An Opera Out of History And On to the Stage

March 10, 2025/0 Comments/in Classical Music In Color/by Judlyne Lilly

A new opera is about to premiere in Virginia called Loving v. Virginia. It tells the true story of an interracial couple who had to go to the Supreme Court to legalize their marriage. Two well-known opera singers were asked to compose and direct. Bass Baritone Damien Geter composed the music and Mezzo Soprano Denyce Graves is directing.

Also on this March 2025 edition of Classical Music In Color. The heartbreaking story of a music camp for BIPOC high school musicians that was shut down by the federal government.

Here are the links to the competitions mentioned in the show.

The Audition Intensive from Sphinx

Video Biennial Open Call

Early Music America Engagement Awards

LIFT EVERY VOICE FOR JULIA PERRY

February 13, 2025/in Classical Music In Color/by Judlyne Lilly

February 2025 brings us Black History Month and the 125^th anniversary of the Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice And Sing. There are many arrangements of this uplifting song including two acapella versions featured in this month’s podcast. There’s also celebrations at Lift Every Voice and Sing Park in Florida.

Composer Julia Perry (1924 – 1979) has finally found a copyright holder and a distributor of her music. After a long legal tussle, a non-profit called Vidamus has the copyright and Boosey and Hawks will distribute it.

Watch with joy as Karen Slack and Michelle Cann accept their Grammy.

IT’S NICE TO BE BACK. On Classical Music In Color

January 19, 2025/in Classical Music In Color/by Judlyne Lilly

I was pretty happy to see the last of 2024.

So many reasons but I think after some time, I am happy to be back producing more episodes of Classical Music In Color in 2025.

In this episode I tell you about music organizations like Arts2Work and the League Of American Orchestras offering help for those affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires. Shoppe Black also has a list of African-American businesses that are helping too.

I also cover BIPOC classical musicians who are up for Grammy Awards.

Application season is here for young musicians looking for a summer music program. Equity Arc is offering a streamlined application.

There’s a job open at the Berkeley Symphony with Joseph Young stepping down.

Loving v. Virginia. An Opera Out of History And On to the Stage

LIFT EVERY VOICE FOR JULIA PERRY

IT’S NICE TO BE BACK. On Classical Music In Color

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