Center Presents
Luminaries: The Music and Lives of African American Classical Composers
The Palladium // Tuesday, Jan 28, 2pm ET
Event Details
Tue Jan 28 - 2pm ET
2 p.m. presentation followed by light refreshments
The Music and Lives of African American Classical Composers
African American composers have made important contributions to the world of classical music. These include blending lush harmonies originating from jazz, hymns and spirituals into classical form. Along with their beautiful pieces, they also have their lives, stories and accomplishments to tell as well. Join saxophonist Trevor Conerly and pianist Andrew Brown as they perform several rich musical pieces while highlighting the lives, challenges and stories of their composers. Don’t miss this unique pairing of musical performance and musical history.
About the Presenters
Trevor Conerly is a saxophonist who lives and works in the Indianapolis area. He is a DePauw School of Music graduate with a love of various genres of music from classical and jazz to other popular styles. Pianist Andrew Brown is a fellow DePauw grad and Indianapolis native.
