As Black History Month continues to honor famous and important, though lesser-known, figures in Black history, the Georgia Symphony Orchestra is presenting music by Black composers in its upcoming concert titled, “You Shall Hear.”
The concert will feature the world premiere of “Liminal: An Atlanta Concerto” for cello and orchestra, co-written by Atlanta cellist Okorie Johnson, A.K.A. OK Cello, and Timothy Verville, music director of the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. The pair joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to talk more about their new original piece.
Interview highlights:
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