After the Civil War and World War I, many Black
classical artists—Sissieretta Jones, William Grant
Still, Florence Price, Roland Hayes, William
Dawson, and others—journeyed from Jim Crow
America to the North to explore and expand their
musical talent. The path of these great artists was
fraught with obstacles that proved no match for
their genius. Within the socio-political context
of a rapidly changing America, Rosalyn Story
will discuss how these artists endured setbacks
of racism, poverty, and gender discrimination
to navigate a complex cultural landscape, and
change the face of American classical music. The
Robert A. Henry Lecture is Houston Ebony Opera
Guild’s annual tribute to its founder, Dr. Robert
Alphonso Henry (1916-1996), a distinguished
music educator, choral conductor, and voice
teacher for whom opera and the Negro Spiritual
were great passions.
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Please contact Friends of HEOG at
713-335-3800 for additional information
www.houstonlibrary.org
REGISTRATION LINK:
https://houstonlibrary.libcal.com/event/8724636
This is an online event.
A link will be emailed to registrants.
Please contact Friends of HEOG at
713-335-3800 for additional information
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