Event Title
Sojourner Truth, a musical performance
Location
Nutt Auditorium
Start Date
24-2-2019 2:00 PM
Description
The impassioned speeches of former slave and fiery abolitionist Sojourner Truth inspired the text of this contemporary cantata, composed by Ole Miss faculty member Dr. Stanley Friedman. Sojourner Truth, the cantata, is for soprano and an instrumental ensemble of six. It will be performed by guest faculty from Nicholls State University. The 30-minute performance will be followed by a conversation with the composer about Sojourner Truth and the music she inspired. Admission is free.
Publication Date
February 2019
Relational Format
conference proceeding
Recommended Citation
Friedman, Stanley, "Sojourner Truth, a musical performance" (2019). Black History Month Events. 17.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/bhm_events/2019/events/17
Sojourner Truth, a musical performance
Nutt Auditorium
The impassioned speeches of former slave and fiery abolitionist Sojourner Truth inspired the text of this contemporary cantata, composed by Ole Miss faculty member Dr. Stanley Friedman. Sojourner Truth, the cantata, is for soprano and an instrumental ensemble of six. It will be performed by guest faculty from Nicholls State University. The 30-minute performance will be followed by a conversation with the composer about Sojourner Truth and the music she inspired. Admission is free.