Errollyn Wallen-6
Don't forget to leave a comment and tell me something about her music! British composer Errollyn Wallen writes amazing music that is a joy to hear! She was born in Belize in 1958, but moved to the U.K. when she was two. She studied dance and music while in school. Currently, Ms. Wallen is " Master of The Kings Music" , a very high honor in the United Kingdom. She is also the very first Black woman to be featured in ' The Proms' ! She was asked to create new music for the event in 2025. This is an annual event in the U.K. featuring 8 weeks of great music. It has been called: The World's Greatest Classical Music Festival and has taken place every year since 1895! Here are some examples of her music Peace on Earth Concerto Grosso Chrome for Brass Band Mighty River The composer talks about her Piano Concerto Piano Concerto (part I) Mighty River (with the composer and conductor explaining the music)