(June 2022) Episode 413 is NKEIRU OKOYE. A contemporary composer mostly of vocal works, including an opera, theatrical pieces and song cycles. A main theme of her works is the African-American experience, both contemporary and historical. While I’m not a fan of the operatic style, I liked the subject matter as well as the chamber works.
Favorite piece: Harriet Tubman, When I Crossed That Line To Freedom
Favorite chamber piece: Movements for String Quartet
Favorite orchestral piece: Voices Shouting Out
Compared to expectations: ↓
Recommendation: worth a listen
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