Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Comment on “Violin Concerto of Afro-Cuban Composer Joseph White To Air On WHPK-FM June 24”

[Violin Concertos by Black Composers of the 18th & 19th Centuries; Violin Concerto in F-sharp Minor (21:24); Rachel Barton, violin; Encore Chamber Orchestra; Daniel Hege, Conductor;
Cedille Records 90000 035 (1997)]

Today AfriClassical posted news that Sergio Mims of WHPK-FM in Chicago has scheduled a broadcast of the Violin Concerto in F-sharp Minor (21:24) of Joseph White, also known as José Silvestre White. It will be the first work in the program, which begins at Noon and concludes at 3:00 pm. on Tuesday, June 24. Mike S. Wright, Chair, International Society of African to American Music, sends us this comment: “I hope many get to hear it - a brilliant work played by a brilliant violinist. There should be dozens of versions of this fine work in the catalogue (or catalog!).”

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