Left to right are Tania León, Terrance McKnight, Leyland Simmons, Eddie Venegas, and Josh Henderson.
Presented in partnership with The Leonard Davis Center for the Performing Arts at City College and in association with the Harlem School of the Arts, this year’s Black History Month Celebration features music by living composers in celebration of their contributions to American classical music.
TICKETS
This concert is FREE and open to the public.
The RSVP list is now full; however, we will also allow walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis once those who RSVP'ed are seated
SEATING: We hope to accommodate everyone, but seating is not guaranteed once we reach hall capacity. We recommend arriving early! Doors will open at 6:30 PM.
We kindly ask those who RSVP'ed and do not plan on attending to please cancel your Eventbrite order(s) so others may RSVP. You may also email us to let us know if you no longer plan on attending.
PROGRAM
Adolphus Hailstork Sonata da Chiesa
Chen Yi Shuo
Eddie Venegas Viaje de Cantos (Journey of Chants) for String Nonet
(World premiere commissioned by The Harlem Chamber Players)
Trevor Weston The People Could Fly
ARTISTS
Tania León, music director and conductor
Josh Henderson, violin soloist
Terrance McKnight, narrator and host
Leyland Simmons, choreographer
Eddie Venegas, violin and trombone
With a string orchestra comprising members of The Harlem Chamber Players and dancers from the Harlem School of the Arts
The composers left to right are Trevor Weston, Eddie Venegas, Chen Yi, and Adolphus Hailstork.
Dancers from the Harlem School of the Arts.
ACCESSIBILITY
Aaron Davis Hall is accessible through the entrance from Convent Avenue. There is an accessible bathroom on the first floor, and wheelchair seating available in theater.
For more information about accessibility please click here.