RECORDINGS
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A Miracle in Legacy debuted at #10 on the Billboard Classical Crossover Albums charts.
NOTES ON THE ALBUM In the tapestry of life, every thread weaves a story, and A Miracle in Legacy is the symphony of mine. Born into the crucible of poverty, haunted by the specter of addiction and abuse, my journey has been a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Yet, amid the shadows, I found my guiding light in the melodies of classical music. This album is a testament to the transformative power of art, a chronicle of my odyssey from darkness to illumination. Each note, each crescendo, carries the weight of my struggles and the soaring triumph of my spirit. Through the haunting strains of strings and the ethereal resonance of keys, I have found solace, purpose, and redemption. But my story is not mine alone. As a black man navigating the treacherous waters of a pandemic-ridden world, I stand as a testament to the perseverance of my community. In the face of adversity, we rise, we endure, and we thrive. A Miracle in Legacy is a tribute to the indomitable spirit of resilience that beats within the heart of every person of color. And amidst the cacophony of chaos, I have found my true north in the role of fatherhood. My journey as a father is a sacred vow to break the cycle, to forge a path of hope and possibility for my son. Through every note sung, every lyric uttered, I am crafting a legacy of love, strength, and perseverance. A Miracle in Legacy is not just an album; it is a testament to the transformative power of music, the resilience of the human spirit, and the enduring legacy of hope. It is a symphony of survival, a sonnet of strength, and a testament to the boundless potential of the human soul. © ℗ 2024 Lexicon Classics |
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X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X
Composed by Anthony Davis/Libretto by Thulani Davis The first opera from Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Anthony Davis, X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X depicts, in a series of fast-moving vignettes, the galvanic life and career of the controversial African-American activist Malcolm X (1925–1965). Through a combination of operatic writing and swing, scat, modal jazz, and rap, the opera echoes the “sound” of Malcolm’s era and opens a powerful conversation about the history and living legacy of Malcolm X — in Boston and around the world. BMOP’s new series, As Told By: History, Race, and Justice on the Opera Stage, encompasses a powerful range of 20th- and 21st-century works, starting in June 2022. The most extensive and ambitious presentation of opera by Black composers ever to take place in Boston, As Told By features five phenomenal operas showcasing the rich depth and breadth of Black creativity. These operas depict the lives of vital figures of Black liberation and thought as told by Black composers and librettists, bringing distinct and necessary perspectives on American music and history to audiences |
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BERNSTEIN: Songfest | GERSHWIN: An American in Paris | COPLAND: An Outdoor Overture
An American in Paris is one of Gershwin’s most vivacious works, an orchestral ballet saturated in homesickness and the blues. This recording, however, uses the new 2019 critical edition and offers Gershwin’s original orchestration, unheard for 75 years—leaner, more angular and transparent, it also employs the correct use of the iconic taxi horns, for a new sonic experience. The breezy vitality of Copland’s An Outdoor Overture is balanced by Bernstein’s Songfest—written to celebrate the Bicentennial Year in America, setting the verses of 13 of the country’s poets. |