What we’re about
MELANIN CLASSICAL MUSIC LOVERS
Melanin Classical Music Lovers
A black forum for black people and those unfamiliar with classical music to: explore, discuss, express and possibly gain a greater appreciation and knowledge of classical music as a collective.
Jazz
Incorporating Jazz into the mix for those interested in Jazz also.
EVENTS PLANNED - DETAILS TO FOLLOW
The film CHEVALIER, a biopic of the black composer and contemporary of Mozart
The ALVIN AILEY BALLET
CHINEKE! ORCHESTRA
BLUE (at the English National Opera House)
So there's lots to look forward to!
I look forward to seeing you on Zoom in a week's time. Details of that to follow:
Best wishes
Shola, Aaron Curling, Elaine Carter and Cheryl Blackman
Upcoming events (3)
See all- LE GATEAU CHOCOLAT & DECUS ENSEMBLE PRESENT: 19TH & 20TH CENTURY BLACK COMPOSERSThe British Library, London
A celebration of late 18th to early 20th century Black British composers.
Monday 29th April 2024 19:00 –20:15 Pigott Theatre
This is an in-person only event in the British Library Pigott Theatre.
Admission
General £12
Concessions £6https://thebritishlibrary.seetickets.com/event/le-gateau-chocolat-and-decus-ensemble-present/british-library/2954868
Performer extraordinaire, Le Gateau Chocolat is joined by Decus Ensemble for an extravaganza of classical music and conversation, featuring the works of Ignatius Sancho, Frederick Bridgetower, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Amanda Aldridge.
Decus Ensemble is a diverse group of professional classical musicians who collaborate to promote the works of lesser-known composers throughout musical history. As part of the project plainsightSOUND (curated by artistic director Uchenna Ngwe), they explore the music and histories of Black Caribbean and African classical composers with links to Britain.
Le Gateau Chocolat’s work spans drag, cabaret, opera, musical theatre, children’s theatre and live art. A celebrated baritone, Le Gateau Chocolat has performed at venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Barbican Centre, Sydney Opera House, and as part of the Olivier- winning La Clique/La Soiree.
Half price tickets available students, under 26s and other concession groups.
Bar open from 18:00. Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before the start time of this event at 19:00.
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