William Grant Still

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010

The pioneering African-American composer William Grant Still (1895-1978) ranks among the greatest composers born and educated in the United States, rivaled only by Leonard Bernstein in the variety of his output. American Symphony Orchestra Music Director Leonard Botstein joins us to discuss this under-appreciated genius and the upcoming concert “Revisiting William Grant Still” at Lincoln Center.

Event
REVISITING WILLIAM GRANT STILL
Leon Botstein conducts the American Symphony Orchestra
At Avery Fisher Hall
132 W 65th St
Sunday, March 22nd at 3 pm
Ticket info here or at 866.811.4111

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