The Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Mondays at Beinecke series presents
Nathaniel Gumbs, Director of Chapel Music at Yale University; Director of Choral Activities at the University of Maryland, College Park; and Perry So, Music Director of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra:
A talk in conjunction with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s Connecticut premiere of Robert Nathaniel Dett’s “The Ordering of Moses”.
Dett’s “The Ordering of Moses” should have been a cornerstone of American choral music, celebrated for its fusion of spirituals and classical traditions. Composed in 1937, this oratorio premiered at the Cincinnati May Festival and marked a pivotal moment for Black composers in classical music. However, early performances were overshadowed by racism, with the radio broadcast of the premiere cut short due to complaints from listeners calling into the station.
Zoom webinar registration link: https://bit.ly/3WjFjCk
In concert on Sunday, February 9, at 3pm in Woolsey Hall. For more about the live concert, visit: https://bit.ly/40nNsqw