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Composer Richard Danielpour with author Toni Morrison (Timothy Greenfield-Sanders)
One of the most successful composers of his generation, New York native Richard Danielpour has written orchestral works for many venerable institutions, including the New York Philharmonic and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Tonight he talks about his latest effort in collaboration with author Toni Morrison, the opera "Margaret Garner."
Richard Danielpour
Richard Danielpour's opera "Margaret Garner" (with a libretto by Toni Morrison) is based on the true story of an escaped slave in the 1850s. Margaret Garner, fearing recapture, kills her children and herself rather than return to slavery. "Margaret Garner" explores important dialogues on race in the United States, and ...
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