[Canvas rendering of the Troubled Island mural created by Noni Olabisi on the William Grant Still Art Center in Los Angeles. All rights reserved by the artist.]
William Grant Still's Troubled Island recounts the 1791 rebellion by Haitian slaves which ultimately led to creation of the first Black republic of the Western Hemisphere. This is the last in a series of three Black History presentations by Lincoln Center:
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At The Schomburg Center For Research In Black Culture
March 31, 2009
“In honor of Black History Month we celebrate the important African American works and artists who have graced City Opera's stage in three commemorative programs featuring discussion, live performance, special guests and historic audio and video clips. SOLD OUT”
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We celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the first world premiere in City Opera history: Troubled Island by William Grant Still and Langston Hughes. First performed on March 31st 1949, it was the first world premiere of any African-American composer's work presented by a major American Opera Company. Venue: Langston Hughes Auditorium at the Schomburg Center, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York NY” [William Grant Still (1895-1978) is profiled at AfriClassical.com, where a complete Works List by Dr. Dominique-René de Lerma is also found]
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