J.S. Bach: Partita No. 6 in E minor Irene Britton Smith: Passacaglia in C sharp minor Teresa Carreno: La Primavera Cecile Chaminade: Theme Varie Florence Price: Fantasie Negre No. 1
Explore the World of music with me
As a lifelong explorer of the world of music, my journey began at the age of 3, seated with my parents in a church, marveling at the pianist who played hymns each week. That pivotal moment ignited a lifelong passion for understanding the magic of music and its profound impact.
As I've matured, my perspective has broadened. My experiences in college, marked by additional studies in broadcast journalism and reporting for a local news station, unveiled a disheartening lack of awareness about global and community issues. This revelation made me realize the crucial role of communication in bridging gaps and fostering understanding.
In response, I've dedicated myself to a mission beyond the confines of traditional classical repertoire. I strive to use music as a unifying force that transcends boundaries, speaks to contemporary social issues, and creates a space for everyone in the world of classical music. My aspiration might seem lofty, but with every program I embrace, I aim to be a catalyst for positive social change.
Welcome to my musical journey, where every note resonates with a purpose, and every listener finds their place in this harmonious world of music.
Johann Sebastian Bach: Keyboard Partita in E minor
Cecile Chaminade - Theme Varie
Teresa Carreno - La Primavera
Irene Britton Smith - Passacaglia in C-sharp minor
Florence Price - Fantasie Negre No. 1
Featuring solo piano works by Bach, Chaminade, and Price. Cello and piano works by Beethoven and Boulanger
David Baker - “Roots II” piano trio (1992) Trevor Weston - “Eurythmy Variations” for solo piano (2007) Shelley Washington - “Middleground” String Quartet (2016) Hannah Kendall - “Network Bed” for piano quartet (2018) Brian Raphael Nabors - new piano quintet (2024)
From Castle of our Skins:
“Roots” explores the origins of inspiration, the anchors from where creativity is born. Castle of our Skins, Boston’s concert and education series dedicated to celebrating Black artistry through music, teams up with critically acclaimed pianist Kyle P. Walker to explore this concept highlighting music from the African diaspora. Color, memory, history, and culture serve as the thread that binds this program featuring a breadth of fresh voices rooted in folk, jazz, classical and contemporary.