[Paul Freeman]
Phyllis Fleming has kindly forwarded a link to a 7-minute Chicago television interview with Maestro Paul Freeman (b. 1936), the African American conductor who is Founder and Music Director of the uniquely diverse orchestra known as the Chicago Sinfonietta. It was aired on July 26, 2010. Since 1996 Paul Freeman has also been Conductor of the Czech National Orchestra. 2010-2011 will be his final Season at the Sinfonietta. He is profiled at AfriClassical.com. The following is an excerpt from an email announcement made by the Chicago Sinfonietta:
“Curious about who will be named the new Music Director?
And the new Music Director is...
“Tune in to 98.7 WFMT on Wednesday, August 4 at 9:00 AM as the announcement of the Sinfonietta's new music director is made live on the air.” “The baton will be passed from Paul Freeman to the music director designate at the end of the 2010-11 season. Take your seat with the Sinfonietta as Maestro Freeman takes the podium for these final performances.”
“Sinfonietta's Heart and Soul. ABC7 Chicago presented a special edition of 'Heart and Soul,' hosted by Charles Thomas and Leah Hope, with a spotlight on Maestro Paul Freeman. Heart & Soul is a series of specials that tap into Chicago's vibrant African American community. Dr. Freeman talked about his career in music and his feelings about leaving the Sinfonietta after more than two decades. Click ABC7 to view the seven minute segment which begins at the 15 minute mark.”
ABC7 Television ChicagoPaul Freeman Interview
Founder and Music Director
Chicago Sinfonietta
Model of Diversity
Paul Freeman Retires
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