A recording of the first event in our 2021/22 series on Anthony Davis's opera
X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X.
Originally presented 10/11/21.
Presenters:
Naomi André: Professor in Women’s Studies, the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, and the Residential College Arts and Ideas in the Humanities program at the University of Michigan
Marc Hannaford: Assistant Professor of Music Theory at the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at the University of Michigan
Jason Imbesi: Librarian for Music, Theatre and Dance at the University of Michigan
Louise Toppin: Professor of Music, Voice at the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at the University of Michigan
This event also features a performance of an aria from the opera, “Come with Me Child,” by Myah Rose Paden, a second-year Masters student in vocal performance at the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, accompanied by Josh Marzan.
Video timings:
Event start: 2:10
Introductions (Toppin): 2:40
Background (Toppin): 7:11
Resonances (André): 14:41
Performance of "Come with Me, Child," by Myah Rose Paden: 33:27
Analysis of "Come with Me, Child" (Hannaford): 40:40
Resources for further research (Imbesi): 1:08:14
Discussion: 1:13:36
The recording played during Marc Hannaford's analysis is from Anthony Davis: X, The Life And Times Of Malcolm X, An Opera In Three Acts. Gramavision – R2-79470. 1992