Lee Pringle on the Future of Colour of Music Festival

Program: Piedmont Arts Podcast
Aired: Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Hosted by Rachel Stewart

The Colour of Music Festivals were founded to recognize and provide a platform for classical composers and musicians of African descent. Artistic director Lee Pringle joins us to talk about how the classical music world can create more opportunities for artists of color and about how the upcoming festivals may function in the time of COVID-19. 

Learn more about the Colour of Music Festival 2017 Commemorative Poster By Colin Quashie

Pictured: Lee Pringle; photo by Jonathan Riess Lee Pringle; photo by Jonathan Riess

Playlist

4 pm

4:32 pmJohannes Brahms · Serenade No. 1 in D, Op. 11 (1st mvt.)
Gewandhaus Orchestra, Leipzig
Pentatone 518618 8 "Brahms: Serenades Nos. 1 & 2"
4:47 pmCarl Maria von Weber · Horn Concertino in E, Op. 45
The Hanover Band
Anthony Halstead, horn
Nimbus 7062/3 "Weber: Overtures - Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 - Horn Concertino
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