Maria Thompson Corley
Published on Sep 17, 2018
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Heart Riddle 2 (Tango) by Maria Thompson Corley (YouTube 3:23)
Maria Thompson Corley
Published September 18, 2018
From Three Heart Riddles'
Words and music by Maria Thompson Corley
Kristin Sims, soprano; Maria Thompson Corley, piano
Composers.com: Overture to Treemonisha (Scott Joplin opera), at U. of Connecticut, Dec. 6
Scott Joplin
Overture to Treemonisha (Scott Joplin opera, orchestrated by T. J. Anderson), at University of Connecticut, Dec. 6
Date:
Dec 6 2018 - 8:00pm
The University of Connecticut Orchestra, with Dr. Paul McShee, director, will perform Scott Joplin's Treemonisha Overture, as orchestrated by T. J. Anderson, on December 6th at von der Mehden Recital Hall (link is external),
University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT. This concert also features the
winners of the 2018 UConn Concerto Compeitition and Mississippi River
Suite by Florence Price. The University of Connecticut Symphony
Orchestra is made up of approximately 75 student musicians–undergraduate
and graduate.
Friday, September 21, 2018
Start the season with the CSO's African American Network
Sheila A. Jones writes:
Greetings!
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra African American Network enters its third year in the 2018/19 season!
This
season, the CSOA commemorates the centenary of the Armistice that ended
World War I with its theme “A Time for Reflection—A Message of Peace.”
This season for peace presents many occasions to reflect and connect
with others through music, and throughout 2018/19, the AAN will present
complementary educational seminars, recitals and artistic experiences,
as well as opportunities for AAN members, friends and their families to
attend incredible CSO and Symphony Center Presents Jazz concerts.
With the personal encouragement of Riccardo Muti, the CSOA family seeks
to empower the African American community to embrace Symphony Center and
the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as their “home away from home” for
cultural experiences. To support this crucial initiative, I am thrilled
to announce my new full-time position as Director of Community Stewardship for the African American Network.
Here are some of the AAN’s 2017/2018 season highlights:
- The AAN hosted its second Black History Month celebration on February 24, 2018, titled “The Identity of Color: Black Composers in New Music,” which featured a screening of the 1927 silent film "The Scar of Shame" with new music by acclaimed composer, conductor and violist Renée Baker. After the film, the audience participated in a Q&A hosted by CSOA President Jeff Alexander and Baker.
- On April 12, 2018, the AAN presented a recital and lecture by pianist, music teacher and scholar Samantha Ege: “A Celebration of Women in Music: Composing the Black Chicago Renaissance.” The event explored the contributions of African American composers Florence Price and Margaret Bonds.
- Once again, the AAN collaborated with the Gene Siskel Film Center as an official partner for its annual Black Harvest Film Festival.
- On June 11, 2018, AAN members co-sponsored the League of the CSOA’s annual Corporate Night, which featured Gregory Porter in concert with the CSO.
I eagerly anticipate another season of uplifting events! Here are just a few of the AAN programs scheduled for 2018/2019:
- On Friday, November 2, 2018, the Symphony Center Presents Jazz series presents a concert featuring the Branford Marsalis Quartet with special guest Roy Hargrove, as well as a world-premiere SCP commission showcasing AAN member and contemporary ragtime pianist Reginald R. Robinson. This commission celebrates James Reese Europe, whose “Hellfighters” regiment first brought black American music to France during the Great War. Join us before the concert for a Q&A with Robinson in Grainger Ballroom!
- The AAN’s third annual Black History Month celebration will take place on Saturday, February 16, 2019! This event, titled “The Baldwin Chronicles: Midnight Ramble,” will feature Renée Baker’s NEOpera ensemble and guest vocalists.
- On Sunday, May 4, 2019, we will celebrate the life of George Walker with a recital of the legendary composer’s works.
Visit our website at cso.org/AAN
for more details about CSO performances, including special ticket
offers reserved exclusively for African American Network supporters and
friends. Our site is updated regularly and also includes information
about additional events, open rehearsals and free community concerts—be
sure to check back often! If you’re on Facebook, please click here to join the AAN Facebook group.
Feel free to contact me directly at africanamericannetwork@cso.org
or by phone at 312-294-3045. I look forward to your participation and
feedback. Thank you for your support of the CSO African American
Network. You are proof of an expanding sense of joy, creativity and
musical community that knows no limits!
Joyfully yours,
Sheila A. Jones
Director of Community Stewardship,
African American Network
John Malveaux: Sept. 20 Wynton Marsalis & Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra in "Spaces"
John Malveaux and Wynton Marsalis
John Malveaux of
writes:
Sept. 20, 2018 attended Hollywood Bowl performance of STORIES of a GROOVE by Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra/Gerald Clayton Trio and Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis presents SPACES. See clip of SPACES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5QutDGhbPc. The
character and sensitivity of Sir Wynton Marsalis became very evident to me
when we connected visually and during an extended hand shake for the first time
at the reception following his narration and the encore for SPACES. Just as Sir Wynton Marsalis has
characterized different animals through jazz and dance, I am intrigued with the
idea of Sir Wynton Marsalis composing a similar piece depicting
different personalities within our human kind. See selfie with Sir Wynton Marsalis
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Statement on the Passing of NOBLE Former National President John S. Pritchard III
John S. Pritchard III
[Alexandria, VA] Today, September
19, 2018, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
(NOBLE) National President Vera Bumpers, released the following
statement on the passing of former NOBLE National President John
Pritchard:
"The members of NOBLE are mourning the loss of our dear
friend and former National President, John S. Pritchard III. Pritchard
served as NOBLE's national president from 1993-1994 spearheading reforms
in policing as a result of the War on Drugs and influx of gang
activity. As an experienced and proven leader in criminal justice and
policing, Pritchard ascended to the presidency at NOBLE having served in
the NYPD and the FBI respectively. Being most well-known for bringing
an end to the long-running organized crime family--- Genovese, former
President Pritchard was a man known for his dogged pursuit of justice
and crime reduction."
Pritchard was born in Mount Vernon, New York and dedicated a
large part of his career to ensuring that community engagement remained a
focal point to policing. During his time as Mount Vernon's Commissioner
of Public Safety, Pritchard noted the effects of unemployment on crime
and decided to do something about it. He advanced policies to create
more employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth and young adults.
His efforts were lauded by city and state leadership.
Pritchard was a larger than life leader in the criminal justice field with expansive roles in a variety of spaces including:
- NYPD patrolman: April 1965 - March 1968:
- NYPD detective: March 1968 - October 1976
- FBI special agent: October 1976 - November 1981
- FBI supervisory special agent: November 1981 - October 1983
- FBI inspector's aide-in-place: October 1983 - April 1987
- Director, Petroleum, Alcohol & Tobacco - NYS Department of Taxation & Finance: April 1987 - February 1988
- MTA inspector general: March 1988 - January 1993
- NYPD first deputy police commissioner: January 1993 - January 1994
- Deputy chief, NYC Transit Police: February 1994 - January 1995
- Acting chief, NYC Transit Police: January-April 1995
- Police commissioner, city of Mount Vernon: July 1996 - June 1998
- Inspector general & deputy police commissioner, Westchester County: July 1998 - October 1999
"John S. Pritchard III will be missed. My heartfelt
condolences go out to his wife, their family and grandchildren, who have
all acknowledged that though Pritchard made his mark on society with a
badge and a code of honor, his life long influence and legacy was seen
most earnestly at home."
Note: John S. Pritchard III passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018.
A
memorial service and celebration of Pritchard's life will be held in
Port St. Lucie, Florida, in the near future. Forest Hills Funeral Homes
in Palm City, Florida, is handling arrangements.
NWS.edu: New World Symphony in Florence Price's Third Symphony Sept. 22
Florence B. Price (1887-1953)
New World Symphony
September 19, 2018
by Marci Falvey
September 19, 2018
by Marci Falvey
On Saturday, September 22, NWS Fellows will come together on stage for the first time for the Pre-Season Orchestra Concert: Symphonic Roots.
Making his debut on the podium is conductor Joshua Weilerstein,
Artistic Director of the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra and former Assistant
Conductor of the New York Philharmonic. Joshua comes from a family of
famous musicians that includes his sister, cellist Alisa (who last
appeared with NWS in May 2017), father/violinist Donald and
mother/pianist Vivian Hornik.
Joshua will be leading Fellows in a special performance of Florence
Price’s Third Symphony--yet another NWS debut. Born in 1887, Price was
the first African-American woman to have a symphony performed by a major
orchestra in 1933. On his podcast Sticky Notes,
Joshua takes a deep dive into the life and music of this mostly unknown
composer, her powerfully original voice, what it means to perform her
music today and how to develop a performance tradition with music that
has been performed so rarely.
TheWright.org: "Music and Saints: The Art of Jerome Wright" Now to February 2019
Dancer in White Mixed Media 60* x 48*
On loan courtesy of Jerome Wright
The Deaconess Pew Mixed Media 96* x 48*
On loan courtesy of Jerome Wright
Charles H. Wright Museum
of African American History
Detroit
In this exhibition, Music and Saints, Jerome Wright features
19 new works that capture spirituality in various forms, from religious
worship to music. Wright is a prolific artist, musician, and dancer who
works primarily with oil pastels. These dynamic pieces show black faces
as the embodiment of saints, singing, mourning, and praising.
Music and Saints, Jerome Wright is free with museum admission.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
NY Phil Principal Clarinet Makes Guest Debut with LA Chamber Orchestra
Clarinetist Anthony McGill
(Photo Credit: David Finlayson)
LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA,
LED BY GUEST CONDUCTOR THOMAS DAUSGAARD,
PRESENTS LACO DEBUT OF
CELEBRATED CLARINETIST ANTHONY MCGILL
ON NIELSEN’S CLARINET CONCERTO
LED BY GUEST CONDUCTOR THOMAS DAUSGAARD,
PRESENTS LACO DEBUT OF
CELEBRATED CLARINETIST ANTHONY MCGILL
ON NIELSEN’S CLARINET CONCERTO
AS PART OF ROLE AS LACO GUEST ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
Program Also Features Sibelius’ Symphony No. 3
and Works by Grieg and Arvo Pärt
Saturday, October 27, 2018, 8 pm, Glendale’s Alex Theatre
Sunday, October 28, 2018, 7 pm, UCLA’s Royce Hall
Saturday, October 27, 2018, 8 pm, Glendale’s Alex Theatre
Sunday, October 28, 2018, 7 pm, UCLA’s Royce Hall
Los
Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents celebrated clarinetist Anthony McGill,
making his LACO debut, in a Baltic-influenced program led by guest conductor Thomas
Dausgaard, Music Director Designate of the Seattle Symphony, on Saturday,
October 27, 8 pm, at the Alex Theatre, and Sunday, October 28, 2018, 7 pm, at
Royce Hall. McGill, Principal Clarinet of the New York Philharmonic, performs
Nielsen's Clarinet Concerto, and the concerts also feature Sibelius' Symphony
No. 3, Pärt's Silouan’s Song and
Grieg’s Two Norwegian Airs. LACO’s vibrant
and engaging Orchestral Series showcases the ensemble's remarkable artistry and
trademark mix of orchestral masterpieces and new works from today’s leading
composers, as well as the much-admired collaborative style between LACO
artists.
McGill,
who is LACO's 2018-19 Shaheen and Anil Nanji Guest Artist-in-Residence, has
been recognized as one of the classical music world’s finest solo, chamber and
orchestral musicians. He recorded Nielsen’s work with the New York Philharmonic,
with whom he is in his second season as Principal Clarinet. His LACO residency
includes master classes, community engagement opportunities and free public
performances, along with concert appearances, providing more accessible musical
opportunities to the broader Los Angeles community. Noted for his “almost ludicrously fluid command from the depths of
his (instrument), up through the clarion register, and all the way to the
altissimo” (Philadelphia Inquirer),
McGill previously served as Principal Clarinet of the Metropolitan Opera
Orchestra and Associate Principal Clarinet of the Cincinnati Symphony
Orchestra. In addition to performing around the globe, McGill has collaborated with Emanuel Ax, Yefim Bronfman, Gil Shaham,
Midori, Mitsuko Uchida and Lang Lang, and performed with Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo
Ma and Gabriela Montero at the 2009 inauguration of President Barack Obama. He
has also appeared on Performance Today, Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, NBC Nightly
News, the Steve Harvey Show and on MSNBC, among other media outlets.
The
“charismatic” (New York Times)
Dausgaard, hailed for his “impassioned…mastery” (Bachtrack), makes his third appearance with LACO. In addition to
his role with the Seattle Symphony, he serves as Principal Conductor of the
Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Chief Conductor Designate of the BBC Scottish
Symphony Orchestra, Honorary Conductor of both the Orchestra della Toscana and the Danish
National Symphony Orchestra. Renowned
for his innovative programming, the excitement of his live performances and his
extensive catalogue of critically-acclaimed recordings, Dausgaard was awarded the Cross of Chivalry by the Queen of
Denmark and elected to the Royal Academy of Music in Sweden.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) ranks among
the world’s top musical ensembles. Beloved by audiences and praised by critics,
the Orchestra is known as a champion of contemporary composers, with eight ASCAP
Awards for Adventurous Programming, as well as a preeminent interpreter of historical
masterworks. Headquartered in the heart of the country's cultural capital, LACO
has been proclaimed “America’s finest chamber orchestra” (Public Radio International),
“LA’s most unintimidating chamber music experience” (Los Angeles magazine),
“resplendent” (Los Angeles Times) and “one of the world's great chamber orchestras"(KUSC
Classical FM). Performing throughout greater Los Angeles, the Orchestra presents
orchestral, Baroque and chamber concerts, as well as salon evenings in private spaces
and unique experiences that explore classical music's cutting-edge sounds. LACO's
long history of educational outreach encompasses programs integral to its
mission of nurturing future musicians and composers as well as inspiring a love
of classical music. Jaime Martín, praised as "a visionary conductor, discerning
and meticulous" (Platea Magazine), is LACO’s Music Director Designate
and takes the podium as Music Director in the 2019-20 season.
Steinway is the official piano of Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.
Concert Preludes, pre-concert talks held one
hour before curtain and free for ticket holders, provide insights into the program's
music and artists.
Tickets start at $28 and may be purchased online at laco.org or by calling LACO at 213 622 7001 x1. Discounted tickets are
also available by phone for seniors 65 years of age and older and groups of 12 or
more. Sstudents with valid student ID may purchase discounted tickets ($8), based
on availability.
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Program, artists and ticket prices subject to change.
09/18/18
TheStrad.com: Kanneh-Mason Piano Trio - Samuel Coleridge Taylor’s 'Deep River'
Facebook Video Posted by Sheku Kanneh-Mason
19 September 2018
The Kanneh-Mason Piano Trio, formed of siblings Isata Kanneh-Mason (piano), Braimah Kanneh-Mason (violin) and BBC Young Musician winning Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), perform Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s arrangement of the spiritual ‘Deep River’.
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