composers of colour

Historically, classical music written by coloured people has been overlooked, but there is currently great interest in music by composers such as Eleanor Alberga, Joseph Boulogne, Unsuk Chin, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, William Dawson, Adophus Hailstork, Scott Joplin, Florence Price, Keiko Takano, George Walker and Errollyn Wallen.

A selection of articles about composers of colour

Classical music news. Klein String Competition - Applications open on 1 November 2023 for the 2024 Irving M Klein International String Competition

Spotlight. A Complete Triumph - Gerald Fenech is exhilarated by the Philadelphia Orchestra's recording of symphonies by Florence Price and William Dawson. '... a vibrant energy that makes the music sound as fresh and exciting as when it was first heard.'

Ensemble. A Welcome Opportunity - Mike Wheeler listens to the recital 'Colour My Song' at the 2022 Buxton Festival

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