Valerie Coleman
Legends
II
In 1893 in NYC, the
legendary composer Antonin Dvořák spoke of the influence of African
American and Native American music on his Symphony No. 9, a.k.a. the
'New World Symphony'. He urged American composers to focus attention
on what "must" be the foundation for "the future music
of this country."
As part of African
American History Month at The American Museum of Natural History
(on February 23rd from 12pm-6pm), Composers Concordance presents a
program entitled 'Legends II: from Dvorak to Jimi,' recalling the
timeless melodies of Dvorak himself, and highlighting the influence
of African American and Native American music on contemporary
composition. This program includes a specially-commissioned narrative
poem from Roger Bonair-Agard (of HBO’s “Def Poetry Jam,") as
well as exciting new compositions from Valerie Coleman (of the
Grammy-nominated Imani Winds,) Gene Pritsker, Dan Cooper, and
Milica Paranosic. Additional performers include LeeAnet Noble,
Lauretta Malloy, Rochelle Small, Lynn Bechtold, Jennifer DeVore, and
Taka Kigawa. (Please see website for schedule updates.) Please join
us for this remarkable afternoon at the museum!
Composers
Concordance
2012-2013
SEASON
http://composersconcordance.wix.com/season
Composers Concordance
is a presenting organization for contemporary music with a
28-year-history of producing concerts in New York City. We strive to
present music in innovative ways, with an emphasis on thematic
programming. In recent years, we have expanded our series to include
events at art galleries, clubs, and other alternative venues, in
addition to the traditional concert hall. Directors Gene Pritsker,
Dan Cooper, and Milica Paranosic, together with Founding Directors
Joseph Pehrson and Patrick Hardish, curate the programs, and lead the
Composers Concordance Ensemble, which is the ensemble-in-residence at
William Paterson University. Composers Concordance has also created a
new record label, Composers Concordance Records, with distribution by
Naxos. The growing catalog includes an eclectic variety of music,
including contemporary chamber, electronic, hip-hop, jazz, opera, and
beyond. As Raul d'Gama Rose has written in All About Jazz "(These)
composers are breaking barriers between genres and idioms...modern
pieces that run the gamut of tonal color and timbral experimentation
with definitive skill and absolute mastery." Our overriding
vision is to see contemporary music, composers, and new works as a
rightful and respected part of society. Good music, performed and
recorded well, pushing the boundaries of sound and composition.
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