George Walker | Black Classical Music: The Forgotten History
95-year-old American composer George Walker had his first performance of any of his music when his piece ''Lyric for Strings'' was performed at the 2017 BBC Proms.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 2'32''
- Broadcast year: 2020
Curriculum Connection
- Music | Classical
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Black Classical Music: The Forgotten History
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