Sergio A. Mims: SlippedDisc.com: The National Symphony Orchestra to perform the works of George Walker and William Grant Still

William Grant Still (1895-1978)

George Walker (1922-2018)

The National Symphony Orchestra

Sergio A. Mims writes:

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The National Symphony Orchestra of Washington D.C. revealed yesterday in their announcement of their 2021/22 season that in January 2022 its music director Gianandrea Noseda will conduct a three week music festival of music by African-American composers George Walker and William Grant Still which will be paired with Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 1, 4, 5, and 9.

The programs will also be recorded for release on the NSO's new recording label.

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