Black Classical Music: The Forgotten History

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Black Classical Music: The Forgotten History

2020

1h 30m

Documentary

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Broadcasters Lenny Henry and Suzy Klein celebrate black classical composers and musicians across the centuries whose stories and music have been forgotten in a 90-minute special.

James Jackson

Times (UK)

Lenny Henry, presenting alongside Suzy Klein, was certainly on ebullient form, screaming with laughter when his hat blew off, ruining his take.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 7, 2020

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Phil Harrison

Guardian

Does an appropriately unapologetic job of illuminating the racism underpinning the classical canon.

Rated: 5/5

Oct 7, 2020

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Camilla Long

Sunday Times (UK)

Part of the problem was Henry, who looked as if he had walked on to the wrong set. He seemed constantly worried people might ask what he thought of the music.

Oct 7, 2020

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Brian Donaldson

Radio Times

In this excellent 90-minute documentary, the lives of black classical musicians and composers are finally being made to matter.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 7, 2020

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Jessica Duchen

The Arts Desk

The presentation was lively, varied, and full of genuine delight at the spirit of discovery.

Rated: 5/5

Oct 7, 2020

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Broadcasters Lenny Henry and Suzy Klein celebrate black classical composers and musicians across the centuries whose stories and music have been forgotten in a 90-minute special.

Director: Guy Evans
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 30m