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For the first time in Carnegie Hall's 130-year history, an all-Black classical symphony orchestra will grace the stage.
Written by Brandee Sanders
July 11, 2021
From Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges to Florence Price,
there have been several barrier-breaking Black composers throughout
history who have used their artistry to shape the genre of classical
music. Their legacies live on through new generations of musicians who
are changing the narrative surrounding representation. According to Harlem World Magazine,
the Gateways Music Festival Orchestra is slated to make history as the
first all-Black classical symphony orchestra to perform at Carnegie
Hall.
Founded in 1993 by pianist and music professor Armenta Adams Hummings Dumisa, the Gateways Music Orchestra was cultivated to connect Black musicians with a shared passion for classical music. It was also developed as a safe space for Black musicians who were often marginalized when seeking work. Since its inception, the collective of musicians—who have been a part of prestigious orchestras that include the Los Angeles and New York Philharmonics—has grown to 125 people.
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