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Still's Symphony No. 1 "Afro-American": UMD Symphony Orchestra
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The UMD Symphony Orchestra opens its 2024-25 season with William Grant Still’s Symphony No. 1, “Afro-American,” the first symphony composed by an African American to be performed by a major orchestra when it premiered in 1931. This remarkable piece is a love letter to blues and Black culture, showcasing Still’s vision to elevate the blues, which he felt was often considered a "lowly" expression, to the highest musical level. By masterfully integr...
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2 dates (5 Oct - 5 Oct)
Oct
5
Sat
8:00 pm
University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD, United States
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5
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