Interpreting Identity with Jessie Montgomery
11/08/22 • 45 min
Joshua and Angela sit down with Musical America's Composer of the Year, Jessie Montgomery. Violinist, educator, and one of the 21st-century's premier composers, Montgomery sheds light on her musical upbringing and her social awakening as a composer of color in a field that is still all too reticent to uplift and highlight the contributions in classical music from the African diaspora.
Featured Music:
"Starburst" by Jessie Montgomery, feat. Minnesota Orchestra
"Smoke" from Break Away by Jessie Montgomery, feat. PUBLIQuartet
"Banner" by Jessie Montgomery, feat. Catalyst Quartet
Joshua and Angela sit down with Musical America's Composer of the Year, Jessie Montgomery. Violinist, educator, and one of the 21st-century's premier composers, Montgomery sheds light on her musical upbringing and her social awakening as a composer of color in a field that is still all too reticent to uplift and highlight the contributions in classical music from the African diaspora.
Featured Music:
"Starburst" by Jessie Montgomery, feat. Minnesota Orchestra
"Smoke" from Break Away by Jessie Montgomery, feat. PUBLIQuartet
"Banner" by Jessie Montgomery, feat. Catalyst Quartet
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Featured Music:
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"Pari Siamo" from Rigoletto
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