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Are You Composing While Black?  On Classical Music In Color

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Two composers and musicians, George Lewis and Harald Kisiedu have gathered some of today’s composers and musicologists in a book of essays called Composing While Black.  There are nine essays in the book that talk about their experiences composing, performing and being in a world that isn’t always welcoming to Black musicians, classical or otherwise. 

George Lewis and Harald Kisiedu

Regarding the items mentioned in the podcast:

 

The 2025 Cliburn Competition Applications are open.

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Terence Blanchard’s opera Champion, is now streaming on MetOpera On Demand

ARE YOU WATCHING “NOW HEAR THIS”?

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If you’ve never seen a show called Now Hear This, now may be the time.  It’s a program featuring a modern look at classical composers from many years ago and those making music today.

Host Scott Yoo says the show was born 5 years ago in Austin after a concert with UT Music Professor Bion Tsang.  The 4th season is currently running on your local PBS TV station.