Festival of Scholars

An annual celebration of research, scholarship, and creativity

April 27 - May 1, 2015

Genius Child: Singing and Dancing the Poetry of Langston Hughes

Date: Monday, April 29, 2013
Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location: Samuelson Chapel
Description: A lecture recital will be delivered on the musical composition, "Genius Child," for soprano and piano, composed by Ricky Ian Gordon and based on the poetry of Langston Hughes. Two lecturers will discuss the poetry and compositional techniques of the piece. The performance will involve lecture, music, and dance.

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