Saturday, August 28, 2021

UNCSA.edu: Louise Toppin in Recital: Works of Margaret Bonds, Harriette Davison, Rosephanye Powell, Maria Corley and Adolphus Hailstork Livestreamed

Dr. Louise Toppin


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Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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School of the Arts
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Guest Artist Series

Coloratura soprano Louise Toppin performs a recital of art songs and spirituals of the African Diaspora featuring works by women composers such as Margaret Bonds, Harriette Davison and Rosephanye Powell; and a world premiere song cycle, "For Terry," by Maria Corley. Also included in the program are compositions by the celebrated composer Adolphus Hailstork.

Louise Toppin launched the African Diaspora Music Project (ADMP) in 2019, and it now contains 4,000 songs by composers of African descent. Currently a professor at University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance, Dr. Toppin is also known for her extensive operatic, orchestral and oratorio performing career.                               

Ticket price: $20 regular / $15 student

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