AfriClassical: Longwood Symphony Orchestra Performs William Grant Still's 'Symphony No. 2' 8 PM March 15; Celeste Headlee Speaks on Her Grandfather William Grant Still

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Longwood Symphony Orchestra Performs William Grant Still's 'Symphony No. 2' 8 PM March 15; Celeste Headlee Speaks on Her Grandfather William Grant Still

[William
Grant Still (1895-1978) is profiled at AfriClassical.com, which
features a comprehensive Works List by Dr. Dominique-René de Lerma,

http://www.CasaMusicaledeLerma.com]

(Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe)

The Boston Globe

By Milva DiDomizio

March 14, 2014

Doctors in the house

Boston is full of medical professionals, and many are multitalented folks. The doctors, medical students, research scientists, nurses, and therapists in the Longwood Symphony Orchestra are a case in point. Their next performance is conducted by Ronald Feldman and features pianist David Deveau in Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto. They’ll also play George Gershwin’s “Girl Crazy” Suite and William Grant Still’s jazz and blues-influenced Symphony No. 2, “Song of a New Race.” Still’s granddaughter, journalist and music scholar Celeste Headlee, will speak about her grandfather’s work. In keeping with the orchestra’s mission, proceeds benefits Pathways to Wellness, a nonprofit offering equal access to holistic care. March 15, 8 p.m. $30-$45, $25-$35 seniors, $15-$25 students. NEC’s Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St., Boston. www.longwoodsymphony.org

Comment by email:
Thanks, Bill! The concert was terrific. [Celeste Headlee]