Classical Roots: American Voices

Valerie Coleman, an American composer, has captivated audiences with her musical storytelling. Her new Piano Concerto, performed by soloist Michelle Cann, is expected to spark interest. Conductor Andrew Grams infuses Florence Price’s Symphony No. 3 with warmth and love. Since 1978, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Classical Roots concerts have increased the awareness of the significant contributions that African American composers and musicians have made to classical music. The Dr. Arthur L. Johnson – Honorable Damon Jerome Keith Classical Roots Celebration, held in conjunction with the concert, is a part of this ongoing effort.