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African-American violinist Melissa White joins the National Philharmonic Orchestra as a featured soloist in a Black History Month celebration of the music of four Black classical composers, including works by Wynton Marsalis and William Grant Still, at The Music Center at Strathmore on Saturday, Feb. 22. (Courtesy of Melissa White)

National Philharmonic Salutes Black Classical Composers

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor February 12, 2020December 21, 2021

African-American violinist Melissa White, while an anomaly to some, continues to enchant audiences around the world as both a soloist and a chamber musician.