[Akin Euba]
Dr. Akin Euba is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Music at the University of Pittsburgh. He is a Nigerian composer and author who was born in Lagos, Nigeria on April 28, 1935. His theoretical work includes the Theory of African Pianism. Prof. Euba is a member of the Yoruba ethnic group. His biography is Akin Euba: An Introduction to the Life and Music of a Nigerian Composer by Joshua Uzoigwe. Akin Euba is the subject of a biographical web page at AfriClassical.com which includes a complete Works List compiled by Prof. Dominique-René de Lerma of Lawrence University Conservatory. His music appears on a program at Colgate University on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010:
RomeSentinel.com
HAMILTON — “Colgate University professor Laura Klugherz, viola, and Artist in Residence Steven Heyman, piano will present the free, public 'Echoes' an innovative program of unusual repertoire for viola and piano by composers from Africa, Spain and the Americas at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Colgate Memorial Chapel.
Featured are works of Nigerian Akin Euba, Spaniard Jose Luis Turina, Panamaniam Roque Cordero, US composer Dexter Morrill, Peruvian composer Gabriela Frank, and US composer Laura Karpman. The works span a variety of styles and most were either written for Ms. Klugherz, and/or premiered by the Klugherz/Heyman Duo.
“Lauded by the NY Times as 'dramatic and evocative,' violinist/violist Laura Klugherz is an international recitalist who has garnered many prizes and awards, including three Fulbright grants.” “She is professor of Music and Africana/Latin American Studies at Colgate University.”
“Pianist Steven Heyman has premiered dozens of New Music pieces throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.” “Educated at Juilliard, he is co-chair of the Keyboard Department at Syracuse University and Artist-in-Residence at Colgate University.”
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