Wednesday March 2, 2022 while listening to KUSC classical radio station 91.5 FM, temporary host Lara Downes (weeknights 8:00 PM to midnight) programmed “Three Spirituals” by Adolphus Hailstork (Naxos Records). I am a friend of both composer Adolphus Hailstork and pianist/radio host Laura Downes. Lara’s many and assorted projects to perform, record, and heighten awareness…
Lara Downes and NPR music announce AMPLIFY with Lara Downes, a new video conversation series with leading black musicians. Series premieres Saturday, October 17 on NPR Music.org and NPR’s YouTube and social media platforms. Click here to read the press release PDF. OCTOBER 16, 2020 – NPR Music and Lara Downes announce the launch…
Dr. Michael Cooper continues to unearth new discoveries by composer Florence Price. Here is another titled CLOUDS performed by pianist Lara Downes.
MusicUNTOLD and Long Beach Public Library presented pianist Lara Downes in recital commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Billie Holiday at the Long Beach Main Library-Main Library Auditorium on March 7, 2015. . Please see https://africlassical.blogspot.com/2015/02/long-beach-public-library-musicuntold.html. See pictures 1 Lara with Library staff and MusicUNTOLD volunteers, pic 2 Lara signing CD’s June…
Dr. Michael Cooper uncover Florence Price’s PRELUDES set for PIANO Florence B. Price (1887-1953) PRELUDES for Piano edited by John Michael Cooper CONTENTS Foreword and Critical Report………………………………………………………………………………. iii Preludes………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 No. 1. Allegro moderato……………………………………………………………………………. 1 No. 2. Andantino cantabile………………………………………………………………………… 5 No. 3. Allegro molto…………………………………………………………………………………. 9 No. 4 [“Wistful”]. Allegretto con tenerezza…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…
Music researcher and professor Dr. Michael Cooper shared information and performances of composer Florence Price music as follows: COMPOSING FREEDOM: On Performers’ and Listeners’ Rediscovery of Florence Price’s Clouds (ca. 1947) LIKE ABOUT THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY of the more than three hundred and seventy pieces that Florence B. Price (1887-1953) is known to…
Dr. Michael Cooper shared the following information about Florence B Price seven pieces for piano solo with MusicUNTOLD. FLORENCE PRICE: SEVEN DESCRIPTIVE PIECES FOR PIANO SOLO Florence B. Price (1887-1953) achieved a level of renown that defied all expectations for an African American woman in her day.[1] Having studied at the New England Conservatory from 1903 to 1906,…
The old Main Library in the former Long Beach Civic Center opened in April 1977 and closed its doors January 18, 2019 at 5:00M. The new futuristic state of the arts Billie Jean King Main Library grand opening was September 21, 2019 in the new Long Beach Civic Center. Attendance at the old Main…
In this special recital, pianist Lara Downes brings her radiant sensitivity to an intimate exploration of the world in which Lady Day came to greatness, and the songs forever associated with her iconic interpretations. But Beautiful – A Pianist Remembers Billie Holiday Saturday March 7, 2015, 2:00PM Main Library Auditorium 101 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach…
Concert Promoter/Arts Presenter John Malveaux is president of Long Beach Central Area Association, tax exempt non-profit corporation, with website www.musicuntold.com. MusicUNTOLD dedicated to presenting concerts that promote diversity and human dignity. In June 2008 John produced “Music Without Borders” concert at the Long Beach Museum of Latin American Art. The free concert featured chamber and…