Celebrating Black Voices in Classical Music

Lucas Wood, executive director, and Kedrick Armstrong, principal conductor, of the Knox-Galesburg Symphony, joined Galesburg's Morning News to discuss their upcoming concert, "Celebrating Black Voices in Classical Music," taking place this Saturday at the historic Orpheum Theatre. They highlight the significant contributions of Black composers and musicians to the classical music genre and what audiences can expect from the performance.

Executive director Lucas Wood, left, and principal conductor Kedrick Armstrong with the Knox-Galesburg Symphony.
Executive director Lucas Wood, left, and principal conductor Kedrick Armstrong with the Knox-Galesburg Symphony. (WGIL)

 

Lucas Wood, executive director, and Kedrick Armstrong, principal conductor, of the Knox-Galesburg Symphony, joined Galesburg’s Morning News to discuss their upcoming concert, “Celebrating Black

 

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