Man of Firsts
Evening Music | May 6, 2010
William Grant Still was not only a prolific composer, but he went on to become the first African-American to conduct a major American symphony orchestra (Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra), the first to have his symphony performed by a leading orchestra and the first to have his opera performed by a major opera company. Sometimes referred to as “the dean” of African-American composers, he undeniably paved the way for many future composers like himself. Tonight we hear his Summerland. Also, music from Zbigniew Preisner, Eleni Karaindrou and Aaron Copland.
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