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Episode 41 – Will Liverman / Dreams of a New Day
On this episode of Classical Chicago, Cedille President Jim Ginsburg joins Chicago baritone Will Liverman in conversation about his upcoming album Dreams of a New Day — Songs by Black Composers.
Dreams of a New Day is Liverman’s debut album as a featured performer on Cedille. Listen to learn how he sought to showcase the tradition of African American art song and the story behind his commission of a world premiere from Chicago composer Shawn E. Okpebholo.
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Children’s Stories features world premieres of works based on beloved children’s literature by superstar classical composers Michael Abels (Frederick’s Fables for narrator and orchestra) and Augusta Read Thomas (Gwendolyn Brooks Settings for children’s choir and orchestra). Both pieces bring children’s literary narratives stunningly to life through music.
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