Black History Month Special / HL-35

About

In recognition of Black History Month, this highlight program celebrates outstanding performances by Black musicians on From the Top through the years. Hosted by Peter Dugan and David Norville, an alumnus, oboist, and Assistant Producer at From the Top.

Guests

• Host : Peter Dugan
  Peter Dugan's position is sponsored by Susan and Gerald Slavet.
• Guest Co-Host: David Norville
  David Norville is an Assistant Producer at From the Top, oboist, and leader.

Performers & Repertoire

• David Norville, originally from Fort Myers, FL

  I. Munter from the Sonata for Oboe and Piano by Paul Hindemith; Christopher O’Riley, piano.
• Kiesse Nanor, 16-year-old pianist from Ellicott City, MD

  "Widmung" by Robert Schumann, arr. by Franz Liszt
• Peirce Ellis, 17-year-old violist from Broomall, PA

  Suite for Viola and Piano (1919), Mvmt 4 By Ernest Bloch; Peter Dugan, piano
• Jeremy Davis, 17-year-old marimba player from Chino Hills, CA.

  "Land" by Takatsugu Muramatsu
• Sandra Bailey, 18-year-old bassoonist from Atlanta, GA

  I. Allegro con moto from Sonatine by Alexandre Tansman; Christopher O’Riley, piano
• Daniel Dorsey, 17-year-old cellist from Cincinnati, OH

  Song of the Black Swan by Heitor Villa-Lobos
• Lauren Michelle, soprano

  "Si, mi chiamano Mimi” from La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini; Jung-A Bang, piano
• Boston Children’s Chorus under the direction of Anthony Trecek-King

  "In His Care-O", trad. spiritual, arr. William Dawson and "My Soul's Been Anchored In The Lord", trad. spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan

Release Dates

• Monday, February 21, 2022
• Monday, February 6, 2023
• Monday, February 12, 2024

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