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…
Korean cellist Kristen Yeon-Ji solo performance of African American composer Adolphus Hailstork “Theme and Variation on Draw the Sacred Circle Closer” carries a timely message.
Master cellist Kristen Yeon-Ji Yun performed three movements (approximately 19 minutes) of Adolphus Hailstork Sonata for Solo Cello during a noon concert October 14, 2020 at The First United Methodist Church, Grand Junction, Colorado.
Part 2 of 3 series highlighting composers of African descent https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000j96f In this second program of the series, British composer Eleanor Alberga charts the contribution that black composers have made to the story of western classical music, the focus is America, and how “Black pride and identity” have helped to shape American classical music from…
SUMMERLAND: Music for Cello and Piano by Composers of African Descent DUO DOLCE: Kristen Ji-Yun, cello and Phoenix Park Kim, piano After months of researching, practicing, rehearsing, and recording, Phoenix Park Kim (piano) and Kristen Ji-Yun (cello) new CD “Summerland” has finally hit the market. This CD features cello and piano music by composers you might…
Composer and educator Adolphus Hailstork honored for lifetime achievements (see bio and a commission by the Los Angeles Philharmonic during their 100th anniversary season). The world premiere of STILL HOLDING ON will be performed February 17, 2019, 2:00 PM matinee by the Los Angeles Philharmonic at Disney Concert Hall. https://www.laphil.com/events/performances/246/2019-02-17/william-grant-still-the-harlem-renaissance-symphony-no-4/ The honoring of Dr. Hailstork…
Open the YouTube playlist below to see seven performances from the 150th Anniversary 13th Amendment US Constitution-Abolition of Slavery CONCERT, held at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. on November 21, 2023. The 150th Anniversary 13th Amendment US Constitution-Abolition of Slavery CONCERT is FOR the People, BY the People, and OF the People.…