Schedule Of Events
2 p.m : Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Symposium and Chamber Concert
International Symposium on Classical Musicians of African Descent
Rutgers University-Camden Chancellor Antonio D. Tillis moderates a panel of diverse internationally renowned classical artists. Conductor Marlon Daniel, cellist Ifetayo Ali, soprano Karen Slack, and composers Tania León, and Fred Onovwerosuoke discuss the state of the arts and culture in the 21st century. This conversation will examine the “glass ceiling” and how it has changed throughout history for people of color in the arts and how to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the world of classical music.
Composer Spotlight Concert I:
Fred Onovwerosuoke and Imani Winds
Fred Onovwerosuoke
Four More Dances for Wind Quintet
Maurice Ravel
Le Tombeau de Couperin
7 p.m : Unusual Suspects: Chamber Concert
Composer Spotlight Concert II:
Tania León and The Joyner Duo
Tania León
De Color for Violin and Cello
Maurice Ravel
Sonata for Violin and Cello
Composer Spotlight Concert III:
James Lee III and Ensemble du Monde
James Lee III
String Quartet No. 3 (Untranslatable)
Maurice Ravel
String Quartet in F Major
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