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Harrison Leslie Adams

Harrison Leslie Adams

Born: 30th December 1932, Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Nationality: American

Harrison Leslie Adams Jr. was an American composer. His works have been performed by the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Buffalo Philharmonic, and Indianapolis Symphony, and commissioned by The Cleveland Orchestra, Ohio Chamber Orchestra, Cleveland Chamber Symphony, and the Center for Black Music Research, among others. Metropolitan Opera artists have performed his vocal works internationally. He has also received composition awards from the National Association of Negro Women and the Christian Arts National Competition for Choral Music. Adams is best known for writing music for voice (including choral music, art songs, vocal solos, and music drama) but has also written numerous purely instrumental compositions as well.

Read more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Adams_(composer)

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  • John Holiday's Over My Head

    17th Jul 2026by Katherine Cooper

    The American countertenor's unique voice and bold artistic personality shine brightly on his debut album, with pianist Kevin Miller matching his flair and stylistic versatility in a programme of spirituals, American song cycles and jazz standards.

    Classical Recording of the Week

  • John Holiday on Over My Head

    13th Jul 2026by Katherine Cooper

    The American countertenor discusses his debut solo album (out this Friday on Pentatone), the relationship between his faith and his music, and two trailblazing Black singers who inspired him in his youth.

    Classical Interview

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