Unique Classical Music Festival Featuring Musicians of African Descent Celebrates 20 Years, August 14-18, 2013 in Rochester, New York

Michael Morgan and Gateways Festival Orchestra 2011ROCHESTER, NEW YORK - African Americans have made and continue to make significant contributions to the field of classical music as conductors, composers, musicians and educators.  However, that historic legacy is often overshadowed by their contributions to other, more widely popular music generes such as hip hop, rap, rhythm and blues, jazz and gospel. The Gateways Music Festival...

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Radio Website Based in France Devotes Page to 'Richard Alston, Concert Pianist'

Pianist Richard C. Alston:Hello Family and Friends,I have just received notice that Franck Doristil has created a RICHARD ALSTON, CONCERT PIANIST page on his radio site in France! Please go to this link to view the page:http://www.radioeben-ezerinternationale.com/richard-alston-pianist-concertist.h...

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Soprano Gweneth-Ann Jeffers sings excerpts from 'Flyting: a Concert Suite' by Matthew Rooke on SoundCloud

Gweneth-Ann JeffersComposer Matthew Rooke sends a SoundCloud sample of soprano Gweneth-Ann Jeffers performing three pieces from Flyting: a Concert Suite with a total time of 13:12, (01) Mungo's Journey, (02) At Boussa Falls, (03) Flyting segue into The Waterfall:Flyting: a Concert Suite by Matthew RookeDear William given your interest in Africans in classical music, I thought you might be interested in hearing something from Scotland.This work also...

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Independent.co.uk: 'The Proms: Five rising stars' include Soprano Gweneth-Ann Jeffers

Gweneth-Ann JeffersThe IndependentSaturday, 29 June 2013The Proms: Five rising starsGweneth-Ann Jeffers (soprano): 11 August, 1pm, Proms Chamber MusicJeffers has risen through the ranks of the Royal Opera House's Young Artists' Programme and sings one of the best song-cycles of the 20th century, Messiaen's Harawi. Show off to your neighbours pondering the funny words amid the French by telling them that they're in the Quechua language, from ...

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Hale Smith Remembered as Influential Composer of Classical Music and Jazz on Anniversary of Birth June 29, 1925

Black Composers SeriesHale Smith: Ritual and Incantations (14:59)Sony Music Custom Marketing Group DSO-1111 (2002)Hale Smith (1925-2009), an African American composer, pianist and professor, is profiled at AfriClassical.com, which features a comprehensive Works List and a Bibliography by Prof. Dominique-René de Lerma, www.CasaMusicaledeLerma.com.  Four years after the passing of composer Hale Smith, references to his career continue...

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MyJoyOnline.com: 'Nyaho set to serenade piano lovers in two nights' in Ghana, 7 PM June 30 and July 1, 2013

Dr. William Chapman Nyaho (b. 1958) is featured at AfriClassical.com. His performance website is http://www.nyaho.com/and he has a Facebook Page.MyJoyOnline.comNyaho set to serenade piano lovers in two nightsFrom: Ghana          Published On: June 28, 2013, 11:31 GMTA sensational world-renowned pianist, William Chapman Nyaho, is set to serenade lovers of jazzy and piano music in a rollicking concert dubbed “An evening...

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PPulse.com: Harpist Faye Seeman performs William Grant Still’s 'Ennanga' in Birch Creek, Wisconsin June 28 and 29, 2013

[Africa: Piano Music of William Grant Still; Denver Oldham, piano; Koch International Classics 3-7084-2H1]Peninsula PulseBirch Creek, Wisconsinby Sally SlatteryBirch Creek Celebrates "An American Birthday"June 28, 2013Birch Creek continues its Symphony session with Faye Seeman, featured harp soloist, performing William Grant Still’s Ennanga during the Power of Transformation concerts on June 28 and June 29. Other featured repertoire by...

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PositivelyGospel.org: Patrick D. McCoy: Gifted Musician Continues to Soar

In this article at PositivelyGospel.com Patrick D. McCoy is interviewed on his current position as Music Director at Trinity Episcopal Church:http://www.positivelygospel.com/2013/06/27/patrick-d-mccoy-gifted-musician-continues-to-so...

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Renee' Baker Among Honorees at 16th Annual Black Music Month Breakfast of Vivian G. Harsh Society, 9 AM Saturday, June 29, 2013

Renee' BakerUpcoming Events for the Vivian G. Harsh SocietyThe 16th Annual Black Music Month BreakfastExcellence in Music and Community ServiceTheme: "Music: A Pathway to Civility"Saturday, June 29, 20139:00 – 11:30 amDoors open at 8:30amApostolic Church of God Banquet Hall6320 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, ILTickets: $40 eachHonorees include:Renee Baker, Composer & MusicianWilliam James, Jr., Musician & ActorSelena Williams, Musician...

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Abyssinian Development Corporation Provides Photo of Harry Belafonte and Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III from Harlem Renaissance Day, June 19, 2013

“Harry Belafonte and Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III” (Photo Credit: E. Lee White)On June 26, 2013 AfriClassical posted: Harry Belafonte Among Recipients of Abyssinian Development Corporation Renaissance Awards June 19, 2013, Harlem Renaissance Day.  Subsequently, ADC kindly offered us the above photo taken by E. Lee White at the June 19, 2013 eve...

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Composer George Walker Celebrates 91st Birthday With 'Our American Roots: Gershwin, Barber, Walker, Copland' from Delos

Our American Roots: Gershwin, Barber, Walker, CoplandEmmanuel Feldman, cello; Joy Cline Phinney, pianoDelos 3449 (2013)The composer and pianist George Walker was born in Washington, D.C. June 27, 1922, is featured at AfriClassical.com and has a website at http://georgetwalker.com/  He made history in 1996 as the first African-American Pulitzer Prize Winner in Music.Peter Nelson-King writes Re-Composing.blogspot.com.   On Wednesday,...

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Sphinx Organization: Starting Thursday, June 27, go to Power2Give to learn more about our project "Inspire a Child through Music"

(Photo: Amy Kuehl)Funds Available to Sphinx at Midnight TonightTomorrow marks the launch of Culture Source’s Power2Give website and Sphinx has a goal to raise $10,000 for our project, “Inspire a Child through Music.” Imagine watching young students pick up their very first musical instrument as a smile spreads across their face; in the Sphinx Overture program, this uplifting sight is seen each day and your gift will ensure this continues...

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Flutronix: 'We wrapped up the school year by working with the 1st grade students at Teacher's College Community School in Harlem.'

Flutronix“Nathalie Joachim and Allison Loggins-Hull are Flutronix, a critically acclaimed pair of fresh and eclectic flutists who are paving the way from their classical roots to the future of music."Bring Flutronix to a School Near You!We wrapped up the school year by working with the 1st grade students at Teacher's College Community School in Harlem.  Whether we're presenting our workshops on career development, instruments in pop music...

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Harry Belafonte Among Recipients of Abyssinian Development Corporation Renaissance Awards June 19, 2013, Harlem Renaissance Day

Harry Belafonte(Mark Sullivan/WireImage.com New York Times)Abyssinian Development CorporationWe wanted to share the following news from Abyssinian Development Corporation, one of the country’s most influential and accomplished community development non-profits. On Wednesday, June 19th, as part of the annual HARLEM RENAISSANCE DAY OF COMMITMENT—a   gathering of top business, cultural and community leaders making an impact in NYC and around...

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KIT Records Interview on 'Emahoy Sheet Music Project' Links to Audio of 'Mother's Love' (3:38); Mary Sutton Provides Link to Her Kickstarter Project

On June 24, 2013 AfriClassical posted: Tadias.com: 'Emahoy Sheet Music Project Launched'; Ethiopian Nun, Born in 1923, is Pianist and ComposerToday Mary Sutton responded to the post with links to sample audio from KIT Records on SoundCloud and her Kickstarter Project:Hi Bill,This looks great.  There are a couple more things you can link to if you like, a blogpost that  just got published http://kitrecords.com/interview-emahoy-music-project/ and...

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Harlem Opera Theater Presents 2013 Vocal Competition 4 PM Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Miller Theatre, Columbia University

Ashley HorneAUDIENCE - Cast your vote for the opera stars of tomorrow! Join one of the most exciting events of the season as music industry professionals judge gifted and talented emerging and professional singers on the standard techniques of the classical voice and overall performance. Finalists receive performance opportunities to develop a repertoire for the international opera stage. Winners of the College Division (ages 18-22) and...

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Examiner.com: 'Former VSU Concert Choir conductor Carl G. Harris to be funeralized Thursday'

Dr. Carl G. Harris will be funeralized on Thursday in Hampton.Credits: Hampton UniversityExaminer.comPatrick D. McCoyJune 25, 2013It is with great sadness to report the death of Dr. Carl G. Harris, who from 1971-1984 served as Director of Choral Activities at Virginia State University and organist at Historic Gillfield Baptist Church, both in Petersburg, Virginia. Harris was respected in the music community as an outstanding organ soloist,...

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Tadias.com: 'Emahoy Sheet Music Project Launched'; Ethiopian Nun, Born in 1923, is Pianist and Composer

On August 20, 2008 AfriClassical posted: Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guébrou, 85-year-old Ethiopian Classical Pianist and Nun, In ConcertMary Sutton of Portland, Oregon made this post in the Guest Book at AfriClassical.com today, June 24, 2013:I am happy to announce that I am working with composer Emahoy Tsegue Maryam Guebrou to begin archiving and publishing her complete sheet music, as reported at Tadias magazine.http://www.tadias.com/06/03/2013/emahoy-sheet-music-project-launched/I hope...

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Dr. Eric Conway writes of Final Day of Australia Tour of Morgan State University Choir Members

Dr. Eric Conway writes of Final Day of Australia Tour:Well, we have come to the last day of our Australian tour, a travel day back to the good old U. S. of A. The plan was to leave at 7:30 PM, however two choir members were still in the bed at 7:30. This delayed us about 25 minutes, which was not a great start to the day. We had a similar group check in that we had going to Melbourne, however, the check-in was based on a strict schedule. We barely...

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'Girma Yifrashewa performs at Habesha Nights' in Brooklyn During U.S. Tour

Girma Yifrashewahas a website at: http://www.GirmaYifrashewa.com  and is featured at AfriClassical.comVimeo.comfrom Sam SaveranceHabesha NightsRenowned Ethiopian pianist and composer Girma Yifrashewa gave us a surprise performance last Sunday at our latest Habesha Nights Ethiopian dinner party in Bushwick, BK. It was a magical moment as he performed Chopin while we conducted the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. The sultry sounds of piano...

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Pianist Stewart Goodyear and Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra in June 13, 2013 Performance of Olivier Messiaen's 'Turangalila Symphony' on YouTube

Stewart GoodyearSergio A. Mims writes:Here is a YouTube video of a complete performance of  Olivier Messiaen's Turangalila Symphony (28:48) with pianist Stewart Goodyear recorded just lastweek.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V-Ur70YIWQ&feature=em-subs_digestFrankfurt Radio Symphony OrchestraStewart Goodyear, Piano∙Cynthia Millar, Ondes Martenot ∙Paavo Järvi, ConductorRecorded June 13, 2...

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