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18th Annual Black History Month Celebration: “American Landscapes”

  • Aaron Davis Hall at City College 115 Convent Avenue New York, NY, 10027 United States (map)

Presented in partnership with City College Center for the Arts, this concert features living American composers in celebration of their contributions to American classical music.

This concert also features conductor Tania León, a new commision by Eddie Venegas and dancers from the Harlem School of the Arts, with choreography by Leyland Simmons.
This concert is FREE and open to the public. RSVP is required. The registration will open one month before the concert. We will announce when the free tickets are available.

PROGRAM
Adolphus Hailstork Sonata da Chiesa
Chen Yi Shuo
Eddie Venegas A World Premiere for String Nonet (Double Quartet + Bass)
Trevor Weston The People Could Fly

ARTISTS
Tania León, music director and conductor
Josh Henderson, violin soloist
Terrance McKnight, narrator and host
with an orchestra comprising members of The Harlem Chamber Players, with dancers from Harlem School of the Arts.


ACCESSIBILITY
Aaron Davis Hall is accessible through the entrance from Convent Avenue. There is an accessible bathroom on first floor, and wheelchair seating available in theater.

For more information about accessibility please click here.

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