Carlos Simon on composing music to honor George Floyd’s life
Jun 08, 2023•30 min
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Episode description
In this Washington Post Live conversation recorded on May 17, composer Carlos Simon digs into his new work inspired by George Floyd’s life, “brea(d)th,” discusses the process of composing the work with librettist Marc Bamuthi Joseph and how it reflects the promise of an equitable future in America.
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