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ENSEMBLE DU MONDE: THE PEOPLE COULD FLY
On Saturday, February 8, 2014, 7:30 PM, Ensemble du Monde makes their DiMenna Center for Classical Music debut celebrating Black History Month and the extraordinary accomplishments of people of color in classical music.
The Ensemble and Music Director, Marlon Daniel, will perform works by composers of African descent from the time of Mozart till today highlighted by the NEW YORK PREMIERE of Trevor Weston's evocative work for violin, narrator and chamber orchestra, THE PEOPLE COULD FLY, based on the moving African American folk tale of slaves who possessed magic that enabled them to literally fly away to freedom (some believed a metaphor for the underground railroad).
Dynamic young violinist Josh Henderson, who performed the world premiere of the work at the Kennedy Center, and the incomparable Chapman Roberts, of Broadway fame, creator of Black Stars of the Great White Way, highlight this performance.
THE PEOPLE COULD FLY
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2014 7:30 PM
DiMenna Center for Classical Music
Mary Flager Cary Hall
450 West 37th Street, New York, NY
Marlon Daniel, conductor
Josh Henderson, violin
Chapman Roberts, narrator
special guest: Trevor Weston, composer
Le Chevalier de SAINT-GEORGES
Symphonie in G Major, Op.11, No. 1
Trevor WESTON
The People could Fly (NY premiere)
William Grant STILL
Mother and Child
Samuel COLERIDGE-TAYLOR
Four Novellettes, Op. 52
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LocationThe DiMenna Center Mary Flagler Cary Hall (lower level) (View)
450 W. 37th St
New York, NY 10018
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 6 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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