Thursday, February 28, 2019

John Malveaux: Feb. 17 reception at Disney Concert Hall honored Adolphus Hailstork

Left to right is Aaron Diehl (guest pianist), Thomas Wilkins (guest conductor), Dale Breidenthal (LA Phil violin), Michele Anderson Esq., (emcee), Adolphus Hailstork (honored composer).  photo credit: Leni Boorstin (Senior Advisor, External Engagement for LA Phil)

John Malveaux of 
writes:

MusicUNTOLD presented February 17, 2019 reception in Green Room of Disney Concert Hall honoring living and working composer Adolphus Hailstork following world premiere of STILL HOLDING ON commissioned by Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra for their 100th anniversary season. The matinee concert also  included music of Harlem Renaissance composers Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, and William Grant Still. Please see video of presentations to Dr. Hailstork  https://youtu.be/FIFxnA9Ei-A and video of composer Michael Abels and  Adolphus Hailstork meeting for the first time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbu-0J_aoqc&feature=youtu.be
Reception credit to Leni Boorstin-Senior Advisor, External Engagement for Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. Also see reception photo.

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