The
Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles with Charles Dickerson Music
Director and Conductor presented ‘A Season Ending Concert’ Sunday, July
8, 2012. In lieu of details about the program and soloists, permit me to
make a brief commentary. Due to an inspiring collaboration of corporate
sponsors, two County Supervisors, Project 300, multiple churches,
National Association of Negro Musicians, Southeast Symphony Association,
and numerous other community and professional efforts, the iconic
Disney Concert Hall was ' to capacity.
The
preconcert lecture was cancelled but I was fortunate to meet up with
Earl Ofari Hutchinson, journalist, author, and media critic. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_Ofari_Hutchinson. Several years ago, Earl initiated a meeting or two consisting of
diverse individuals and groups to discuss and promote diversity in
classical music and opera. Earl expressed strong interest in restarting
the project and asked for my opinion. My response reverted back to
President Obama's theme four years ago 'YES WE CAN'.
Thanks
John Malveaux
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