Strength in Diversity

On Sept 22, 2012 MusicUNTOLD, KUSC Classical Radio and the Colburn Foundation presented a concert celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION at the AT&T Center Theatre downtown Los Angeles. The concert included solo and duet performances by violinist Sanford Allen (who became the 1st African American violinist hired by the New York Philharmonic…

Composer Adolphus Hailstork honored for lifetime achievements – February 17, 2019

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…