Thanks to John Spencer and Chamber Music Cincinnati, “George Shirley: A Life in Music” will be celebrated for an entire week in that city.
Sunday, April 9: George Shirley sings Easter Sunday spirituals at three Cincinnati churches.
Monday, April 10 (7 pm): George Shirley and I reprise “George Shirley: A Life in Music,” the program we presented last summer at the Brevard Festival, with video clips and live performances.
Tuesday, April 11 (7 pm): “Dvorak’s Prophecy.” A program based on my book, with more performances by George Shirley and myself, plus pianist Meishan Lin. (Dvorak American Suite; Harry Burleigh spirituals; Harry Burleigh “Lovely Dark and Lonely One” – a magnificent concert song, Burleigh’s valedictory, still barely known.)
Friday, April 14: George Shirley is soloist at the Cincinnati Symphony’s “Classical Roots” concert.
The Monday and Tuesday performances, at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, are free but require registration.
Further information here.
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