“A quintet from the orchestra will also perform four works on the Vineyard. The first is “Duo for Violin & Cello” by Jessie Montgomery, a Grammy-awardwinning African American composer from…
“Throughout the concert, Montgomery’s generous demeanor went a long way in inviting the audience to be comfortable in taking in the experience of contemporary music, without worrying about feeling intimidated…
“Last month, Pilsen-based composer and violinist Jessie Montgomery made history as the first Black composer awarded the Grammy for Best Contemporary Classical Composition, winning for her work Rounds. The recognition feels like an appropriately…
