Sunday, December 23, 2012

Music of Evelyn Simpson-Curenton, David W. Sanford and Alvin Singleton 3 PM Feb. 16, 2013, Church of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia

Alvin Singleton

Evelyn Simpson-Curenton

David W. Sanford


Astral artists and special musical guests lead a celebration of music and poetry, featuring new works by acclaimed African-American composers. Astral-commissioned world premieres by Evelyn Simpson-Curenton, David Sanford, and Alvin Singleton are each “inspired by the spiritual,” and illuminated with poetry read by Dr. Amanda Kemp.


Michael Jamanis, violin

Kristin Lee, violin
Lionel Cottet, cello
Julietta Curenton & Angel Hsiao, flute
Benito Meza, clarinet
Doug O’Connor, saxophone
Harrison Hollingsworth, bassoon
Marietta Simpson, mezzo-soprano
Clayton White Singers
Lloyd Mallory Singers
The Ambassadors Chorale and Ensemble
Sara Daneshpour, piano
Amanda Kemp, reader



Program:

Evelyn Simpson-Curenton The Voices of Freedom
David Sanford Grace Canticles
Alvin Singleton Sweet Chariot


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