Black History Month

A Celebration of Music by Black Composers

The Celebration of Music by Black Composers concert is uniquely dedicated to Black composers who have made, and continue to make, tremendous contributions to Western Classical music. The program also sheds light on the creativity of 19th and 20th century Black composers who, despite racism and oppression, were able to excel as composers.

PROGRAMME:
Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser: Hlonolofatsa
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Violin Concerto with Isaac Willocks, violin
William Grant-Still: Symphony No. 1 "Afro-American"

Presented by: Calgary Youth Orchestra

Genre: Orchestra/Large Ensemble