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Composer Jim Lee on DSO's 35th Annual Classical Roots Celebration

Friday, March 8, 2013

For thirty–five years the Detroit Symphony Orchestra has celebrated young up-and-coming composers through its Classical Roots Celebration. The festival was created to raise awareness about the contributions of African Americans to classical music. WDET’s Martina Guzman spoke with composer James Lee III about the premier of his work, Sukkot Through Orion’s Nebula.

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Photo courtesy of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

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