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Mdocs Flyer-2016-12-02, Harry T. Burleigh 150th Year Commemoration, Jordana Dym, Jesse Wakeman
Mdocs Flyer-2016-12-02, Harry T. Burleigh 150th Year Commemoration, Jordana Dym, Jesse Wakeman
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Commemorating music history
November 22, 2016
A series of events, Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, will commemorate the 150th anniversary of African-American musician (and onetime Saratogian) Harry T. Burleigh. A highlight will be a recital of Burleigh's works by renowned baritone Stephen Salters with pianist Linda Osborn, and with a special appearance by the Skidmore Vocal Chamber Ensemble. The concert is Friday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. in the Zankel Music Center's Ladd Concert Hall.
Harry T. Burleigh (1866–1949) was a trail-blazing singer, composer, and arranger. According to Saratoga historian Field Horne, while the 25-year-old Burleigh was studying at New …