About

Dr. Rufus Jones Jr. is a Texan and a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. His new book "Dean Dixon: Negro at Home, Maestro Abroad" tells the the compelling true story of the great American conductor, Dean Dixon. He was the first Black American to conduct the New York Philharmonic, and rose to great fame after departing the United States for Europe. 

The Barnes and Noble at the Arboretum has scheduled a book signing with author Dr. Jones on June 20, 2015 from 2-4pm. 

FULL SYNOPSIS
Despite pervasive intolerance, Dean Dixon became in 1941 the first Black American to conduct the New York Philharmonic. Yet the acclaim that followed in his wake could not prevent him from departing his home country eight years later for Europe. There Dixon moved to a full roster of prestigious guest conducting appearances across several continents before returning to conduct once more in the United States. In Dean Dixon: Negro at Home, Maestro Abroad, conductor and scholar Rufus Jones, Jr., brings to light a literal treasure trove of unpublished primary sources to tell the compelling story of this great American conductor. A testament to Dixon’s resolve, this first ever full-length biography of this American musical hero chronicles Dixon’s musical upbringing, beginnings as a conductor, painful decision to leave his own country, rise to fame in Europe and his triumphant stand twenty-one years later when he returned to the United States to serve as a model to other black classical musician, guest conducting at a
number of major symphonies.

 

Event Details

• Date: June 20, 2015
• Time: 2 - 4 PM
• Venue: Barnes and Noble at the Arboretum

Ticket Information

• Cost: Free

Presenter Details

• Name: Barnes and Noble at the Arborteum

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