##  [London Symphonia: The Life and Troubled Times of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor](/event/london-symphonia-life-and-troubled-times-samuel-coleridge-taylor) 

####  Dates 

Feb 22, 2025 7:30:pm

 

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**If ever there was a tale to be told, this is it!**

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, a composer of mixed race, regarded as a musical genius at the turn of the 20th century, lived only 37 years. His 100+ works were received enthusiastically around the world, yet he has only emerged recently as one of Britain’s best kept musical secrets.

During Black History Month, join us as poet and actor Roy Lewis presents the remarkable story of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: his triumphs, tragedies and astounding life.

### Program

**Coleridge-Taylor**, *Nonet*  
**Coleridge-Taylor,** *Deep River from 24 Negro Melodies*  
**Kris Bowers,** *The Last Whistledown* from *Bridgerton*  
**Florence Price,** *Adoration*  
**Dvořák**, Movements from Piano Quartet No. 2  
**Schubert,** Movements from Octet





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