On Jan. 9, KFDC’s Classical Americana SKY concert will present Denyce Graves and Lara Downes. Graves and Downes will perform music by various American composers and discuss advocacy and mentorship in building the future of classical music. Downes will also play some solo piano work. The evening will be held at the Classical California KDFC at The Bowes Center for the {…}
(Photo Credit: Ebru Yildiz) The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra has announced Lara Downes as its first-ever Creative Partner. Downes is a Pianist, producer / curator, and media personality who was honored as Classical Woman of the Year by NPR’s Performance Today. She has performed alongside the orchestras of Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, Dallas, Louisville, Indianapolis, and others, as well as given {…}
Manhattan School of Music, one of the premier music schools in the United States, announced a roster of 24 Black artists ranging from instrumentalists to educators, authors, activists, composers, and singers to become Artists Scholars. The illustrious roster includes Pulitzer Prize winning composer Anthony Davis, classical pianist Lara Downes, and novelist Tayari Jones. The Artists Scholars will take part in {…}