Four Songs after poems by Toni Morrison, for soprano, cello & piano I. Mercy (Slowly) II. Stones (Bright and Sassy) III. Shelter (Gently) IV. The Lacemaker (Slowly) Sylvia McNair, soprano Yo-Yo Ma, cello André Previn, piano
Please see creative output of Anthony R. Green (composer, performer, social justice artist) https://www.anthonyrgreen.com/bio
August 21, 2021 Dianne Nicolini, KUSC Classical Radio 91.5 FM,1-3 PM programmed Justin Holland’s Peek-a Boo Waltz. I was unaware of Justin Holland’s history and contributions in classical music. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Holland
In a discussion about opera with Latesha Smith, community engagement officer at Spoleto USA, she shared information about “BLUE” and I am looking forward to post pandemic rescheduling of “BLUE”.
Transition of conductor Michael Morgan, Oakland Symphony https://www.ktvu.com/news/longtime-music-director-of-oakland-symphony-dies
8-12-21 reunion with cousin Julienne Malveaux at Hollywood Bowl. Dr. Malveaux relocated to Los Angeles from New York for a new position at California State University Los Angeles-Dean of Ethnic Studies. However, she loves beaches and has not visited Long Beach to date. Maestro Dudamel and the LA Phil opened with living African American composer…