Friday, October 8, 2010

San Gabriel Valley Tribune: “'Classically Black' is a musical showcase”

[Eldred Marshall]

On October 25, 2009 AfriClassical posted: “AfriClassical Interviews African American Pianist Eldred Marshall.” Eldred, whose website is http://www.eldredmarshall.net/, came to our attention because of his “Classically Black” program in San Bernardino, California. Today we report on plans for the second annual program in the series, whose sponsors include the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians:

Michel Nolan, Staff Writer
Posted: 10/07/2010
“A. Majadi hopes an evening of beautiful music will expand the horizons of young people.
In fact, he's planning on it. President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of San Bernardino, Majadi says a concert of classical music on Sunday is an excellent way to expose young people to the genre. The event? 'Classically Black ... A Night at the Symphony.'

“It's a concert showcasing classically trained African-American musicians. The concert is the annual fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of San Bernardino. 'This event promises to enlighten the community and perhaps even inspire a young person to pursue a career in classical music,' he said. Now in its second year, the program will feature acclaimed pianist Eldred Marshall.”

“CLASSICALLY BLACK ... A NIGHT AT THE SYMPHONY
What: Showcase of classically trained African-American musicians
When: 4:30 p.m. Sunday; doors open at 3 p.m.
Where: California Theatre of the Performing Arts, 562 W. Fourth St., San Bernardino
Tickets: $20 adults; $10 students
Information: Boys & Girls Club of San Bernardino, 909-888-6751”

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