Sergio Mims: Wayne Marshall conducts Berlin Philharmonic in works of Gershwin, John Williams and Bernstein June 26, first Black conductor since 1945

Wayne Marshall

                                         

Sergio A. Mims writes: 

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Wayne Marshall...announced that he will be conducting the Berlin Philharmonic in a program of Gershwin, John Williams and Bernstein on June 26 making him the first Black conductor to lead the orchestra since Rudolph Dunbar in 1945!

Including percussionist Martin Grubinger, who will be performing with the orchestra as well, the program will consist of Bernstein's Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront and 3 Dance Episodes from On the Town, Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and John Williams Percussive Planet.