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Sent: 31 October 2007 11:18
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Subject: Black Remembrance
BLACK REMEMBRANCE
11: 11: 07
17.00 Hours
CADOGAN HALL
5 Sloane Terrace,London SW1H, 9DQ
Black Rememberance, an evening to commemorate the Black War dead
from the first and second world wars, at which we will institute the wearing
of the Black Poppy.
The evening will also commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the
Act of Abolition of Slavery in the UK, and as a legacy the formation of the
Black British Classical Foundation Awards. An annual competition similar to
that of the Cardiff Singer of the World, to profile and highlight the best
of Black British operatic talent. The Awards will be in the name of Sir
Willard Wentworth White, CBE and Colleridge Taylor.
The inaugural launch will take place on November 11th 2007 at
Cadogan Hall London which will feature iconic black opera figures such as
Grace Bumbry, the Mezzo soprano alongside some of the rising stars of Black
British Opera, composers,instrumentalists and the poet Jean Binta Breeze.
Hosted by Diane Abbott MP and Hugh Quarshie Actor.
BOX OFFICE 02077304500
Nearest Tube Sloane Square
Ticket Prices £30.00/£80.00
£80 Inclusive of Pre Concert Champagne Reception
Post Opera Gala Dinner At Natural History Museum Available by
contacting
BBCFA on
Tel: 0207 978 9488: Email: [log in to unmask]
Visit November's page at Cadogan Hall
www.cadagonhall.com
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