Melanated Moments in Classical Music
Melanated Moments in Classical Music is a podcast produced by Classical Music Indy that shines a spotlight on musical works composed by, for, and about people of color. Melanated Moments is hosted by international opera soprano Angela Brown and music sociologist Joshua Thompson. For some listeners, Melanated Moments will uncover a hidden trove of classical music they never knew existed. For those with a deep knowledge of the genre, stories reflecting the cultural context of the African Diaspora will give a fresh voice to black contributions in the world of classical music.
Melanated Moments in Classical Music
Call Him by His Name: Joseph Bologne, The Man Who Influenced Mozart
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Season 6
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Episode 4
Angela and Joshua welcome Maestro Marlon Daniel, a dynamic up-and-coming conductor and one of the leading scholars on the life of Joseph Bologne. Daniel discusses the life of the mixed-race aristocrat who single-handedly put French classical music of the 18th century on the map and helps our audience reframe and properly reposition the virtuosic composer and violinist as the leading influencer of some of classical music’s most recognized contributors.
Featured Music:
"String Quartet No. 1 in C-Major," by Joseph Bologne, performed by the Quatuor a Cordes
"Symphony in G-Major Op. 11 Movement 1, part III," by Joseph Bologne, performed by the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
"String Quartet No. 1 in C-Major," by Joseph Bologne, performed by the Quatuor a Cordes
"Symphony in G-Major Op. 11 Movement 1, part III," by Joseph Bologne, performed by the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra