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The Connections series continues via livestream in February, with an intimate concert featuring the music of Margaret Bonds—one of the most prolific Black composers of the 1900s—plus works by composers who influenced or were influenced by her, including Florence Price, Ned Rorem, and Robert Owens.

A rare, previously unknown recording of Margaret Bonds in performance was discovered in the Mastersons’ collection at Rienzi. Produced in collaboration with Rienzi, the concert features and is curated by returning ROCO-favorite, Timothy Jones, bass-baritone, and Howard Watkins on piano. Watch our ROCOreveal artist chat at Facebook!

PROGRAM

Margaret Bonds, The Negro Speaks of Rivers (Text: Langston Hughes)
Margaret Bonds, Three Dream Portraits (Text: Langston Hughes)
I.Minstrel Man
II. Dream Variations
III. I, Too
Ned Rorem, War Scenes (Text: Walt Whitman)
-Discussion with the Artists: Bonds Discovery & Recording
Margaret Bonds, Troubled Waters
Robert Owens, Tearless (Text: Langston Hughes)
– Live Q&A with the Artists
Florence Price, Night (Text: Louise Wallace)
Florence Price, Song to the Dark Virgin (Text: Langston Hughes)
Concert Run Time:
1 Hour

Concert date and time are subject to change.
Artists and programs subject to change. Learn more about our COVID-19 response HERE.