18th Annual Black History Month Celebration: “American Landscapes”

Schedule

Thu Feb 05 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Aaron Davis Hall | New York, NY

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This concert features living American composers in celebration of their contributions to American classical music.
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Presented in partnership with The Leonard Davis Center for the Performing Arts at City College and in association with the Harlem School of the Arts, this concert features living American composers in celebration of their contributions to American classical music.

This concert also features conductor Tania León, a new commision by Eddie Venegas and dancers from the Harlem School of the Arts, with choreography by Leyland Simmons.

This concert is FREE and open to the public. RSVP is required. Registration will open one month before the concert.

PROGRAM
Adolphus Hailstork Sonata da Chiesa
Chen Yi Shuo
Eddie Venegas A World Premiere for String Nonet (Double Quartet + Bass)
Trevor Weston The People Could Fly

PERFORMERS
Tania León, music director and conductor
Josh Henderson, violin soloist
Terrance McKnight, narrator and host
with an orchestra comprising members of The Harlem Chamber Players, with dancers from Harlem School of the Arts.


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Aaron Davis Hall, 129 Convent Avenue, New York, United States

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