Terrance McKnight (Marco Antonio)
New York Public Radio
"This year, The Grio recognized the contributions of WQXR host Terrance McKnight to this effort by naming him as one of The Grio’s 100 in the arts category. As a pianist, a former professor at Morehouse, and now as a host at WQXR,
the most listened-to classical music station in the country, McKnight
is committed to making classical music accessible to everyone."
"In
celebration of Black History Month, WQXR will air McKnight’s one-hour
specials that explore music in the life of prominent African Americans,
including Langston Hughes, Hazel Scott, and Florence Price. All specials can be heard on demand or streamed live at WQXR.org. (On-air schedule below)"
"In addition WQXR has created a quiz and informative timeline about African Americans in classical music."
Broadcast Schedule
February 5 at 10 PM & February 9 at 11 PM
The Price of Admission: A Musical Biography of Florence Beatrice Price
February 5 at 10 PM & February 9 at 11 PM
The Price of Admission: A Musical Biography of Florence Beatrice Price
February 12 at 10 PM & February 16 at 11 PM
I, Too, Sing America: Music in the Life of Langston Hughes
February 19 at 10 PM & February 23 at 11 PM
Still Swinging, Still Classic: A Musical Biography of Pioneering Pianist Hazel Scott
I, Too, Sing America: Music in the Life of Langston Hughes
February 19 at 10 PM & February 23 at 11 PM
Still Swinging, Still Classic: A Musical Biography of Pioneering Pianist Hazel Scott
New York Public Radio
WNYC: 93.9 FM|AM 820|WNYC.ORG
WQXR: 105.9 FM|WQXR.ORG
THE GREENE SPACE: THEGREENESPACE.ORG
[Florence B. Price (1887-1953) is
profiled
at AfriClassical.com,
which features a comprehensive Works List and a Bibliography by Dr.
Dominique-René de Lerma, www.CasaMusicaledeLerma.com.]
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