H. Leslie Adams
Maria Thompson Corley writes:
Dr. H. Leslie Adams has worked hard to stay “middle
of the road.” Some of us—myself included—may prefer to passionately skew
in one direction or the other, but Leslie’s efforts make him very
happy, and he is so sure of his own inner compass that he truly doesn’t
care what anyone else thinks.
Leslie’s self-assurance is also reflected in his music, which
deliberately chooses the lovely over the edgy, shunning outside
influences. This doesn’t mean his pieces lack tension, however. One
thing is certain: his style is unmistakable.
I wanted to interview this internationally-acclaimed composer, whose
works have been commissioned by the Cleveland Orchestra and performed by
such eminent singers as Denyce Graves, because he exudes joie de vivre,
and I sought to know his secret. His childhood can’t be replicated—it
sounds like something out of a fairy tale—but his quest to express
himself, on his terms, embracing all people equally, is both fascinating
and, although his particular journey is decidedly unique, something to
consider as a life goal.
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Thank you for posting this, Bill! [Maria Thompson Corley]
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Thank you for posting this, Bill! [Maria Thompson Corley]
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