Tania León is a trailblazer as a composer, conductor, and educator. Born in Havana, Cuba, León has achieved acclaim over an illustrious career. In 2021, she was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in recognition of her orchestral work Stride and, in 2022, was inducted into the prestigious ranks of Kennedy Center honorees. Through her years as a faculty member, she has inspired generations of students, recently concluding her tenure as a distinguished professor emerita. León joins in conversation about her extraordinary musical journey with Terrance McKnight, WQXR radio host, writer, and pianist. A concert follows the discussion, featuring a number of León's dazzling works performed by students, faculty, and guest artists. Works and Performers: “Oh Yemanja” (from Scourge of Hyacinths) Charlotte Mundy, soprano Kirsten Jermé, cellist Antonio Valentin, pianist Mistica Ursula Oppens, pianist Esencia Bergamot Quartet
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