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A Centennial Celebration

A Centennial Celebration

FromCultural Manifesto


A Centennial Celebration

FromCultural Manifesto

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Apr 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week we'll feature a centennial celebration of Kokomo, Indiana's Margaret Hillis - one of the most prominent Hoosier musicians of the 20th Century. Hillis was an influential figure in American choral music, and a trailblazing pioneer for women in classical music. She is best remembered as the founder and director of the Chicago Symphony Chorus, she led the ensemble from 1957 to 1994.
Released:
Apr 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Each week on Cultural Manifesto, Kyle Long reveals stories and sounds from the creative frontlines of the past and present. Through music, archives and artist interviews, discover how creators shape meaning with sound, in Indianapolis and well beyond. Tune in each week to this WFYI Public Media show for discoveries that will delight your ears and expand your understanding of our shared world.