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Composers Concordance Presents we, The Whole People, A Concert Inspired By A Susan B. Anthony Speech After Her Arrest For Casting A Vote In The 1872 Presidential Election at Michiko Studios
Courtesy of Gene Pritsker | Posted on October 15, 2020
When
Sat, November 14, 2020
7:00 pm
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Musicians
Dan Cooper
bassJay Elfenbein
bassFranz Hackl
trumpetGene Pritsker
guitarDavid Rozenblatt
drumsDamien Bassman
drumsCharles Coleman
vocalsAbout
Composers Concordance presents We, the Whole People on Saturday, November 14th at 7 pm EST for a limited, in-person audience at Michiko Studios in New York City.
We, the Whole People is inspired by a speech by Susan B. Anthony gave after her arrest for casting an illegal vote in the 1872 presidential election. Specifically for this concert, eight composers have written new music influenced, directly or indirectly, by Anthony's speech, the women's movement in general, and/or the constitutional amendment which guarantees equality for all people.
The CompCord Ensemble premiering these eight works consists of mezzo-soprano, trumpet, electric guitar, piano/synthesizer, electric bass, viola da gamba, and drums/percussion. ...