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Each of these programs has been developed as a complete artistic statement, with thought given to both musical argument and audience experience. Full program notes, technical requirements, and promotional copy are available on request.

Flagship Program

Bach to BlackNotes

Solo Recital  ·  Lecture-Recital  ·  University Residency

Bach to BlackNotes connects the architecture of Bach with the voices of Black composers across history, creating a recital about lineage, memory, and the expansion of the classical canon. It is a signature offering within a broader catalog of recital and residency programs.

Why this program resonates now Many concert series and institutions are looking for classical programs that speak to contemporary questions about whose voices belong in the canon. Bach to BlackNotes answers that question musically, with familiar repertoire alongside discoveries audiences will carry with them.

Available As

  • 60-minute recital
  • 75-minute recital with intermission
  • Lecture-recital (with spoken context integrated)
  • University residency version (performance + workshops + Q&A)

Sample Repertoire

  • J. S. Bach, Partita No. 1 in B-flat Major, BWV 825
  • Irene Britton Smith, Passacaglia in C-sharp minor
  • Florence Price, Clouds
  • Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Three-Fours Suite, Op. 71
  • Michael Abels, Iconoclasm
  • Margaret Bonds, Troubled Water
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Ideal for universities, performing arts centers, chamber music series, museums, libraries, and culturally-focused presenting organizations.

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Flagship Recital Program

Bach to BlackNotes

Approximately 80 minutes with intermission

Bach to BlackNotes connects the architecture of Bach with the voices of Black composers across history, creating a recital about lineage, memory, and the expansion of the classical canon. It is a signature offering within a broader catalog of recital, lecture-recital, and residency programs.

Sample Repertoire

  • J. S. Bach - Partita No. 1 in B-flat Major, BWV 825
  • Irene Britton Smith - Passacaglia in C-sharp minor
  • Florence Price - Clouds
  • Samuel Coleridge-Taylor - Three-Fours Suite, Op. 71
  • Michael Abels - Iconoclasm
  • Margaret Bonds - Troubled Water
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Solo Recital Program

Echoes of Variation

Approximately 75 minutes with intermission

Echoes of Variation explores how composers across centuries reinvent themes and transform musical ideas. From Baroque dance variations to Romantic reflection and contemporary reimaginings, this program shows the endless possibilities contained in a single motif.

Sample Repertoire

  • Rameau - Gavotte et Six Doubles
  • Cécile Chaminade - Theme varié, Op. 89
  • Beethoven - Seven Variations on "God Save the King," WoO 78
  • Robert Schumann - Ghost Variations, WoO 24
  • Trevor Weston - Eurythmy Variations
  • Florence Price - Fantasie Nègre No. 1
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Solo Recital Program

New World Voices

Approximately 75 minutes with intermission

New World Voices celebrates the breadth of musical expression tied to America and its cultural intersections. From Blind Tom Wiggins' Civil War-era virtuosity to Coleridge-Taylor's spiritual arrangements, Waghalter's rediscovered gems, and Joel Bentley-Thompson's contemporary voice, this program honors tradition while embracing the future.

Sample Repertoire

  • Franz Liszt - Valse oubliées
  • Thomas "Blind Tom" Wiggins - The Battle of Manassas
  • Antonín Dvořák (arr. Szczepanik) - Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World" (Second Movement: Largo)
  • Samuel Coleridge-Taylor - selections from 24 Negro Melodies, Op. 59
  • Ignatz Waghalter - Trois Morceaux
  • Joel Thompson - My Dungeon Shook: Three American Preludes for solo piano
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Additional Formats

Beyond the Recital

Lecture-Recital

Any of the above programs can be presented in a lecture-recital format, with spoken context integrated into the performance. Suitable for university residencies, cultural organizations, and audiences new to classical music.

Chamber Music

Walker performs in chamber music settings as a collaborative pianist. For violin and piano duo programs, visit the Kalish/Walker Duo page. Additional repertoire and collaborator information available on request.

Masterclass & Residency

Extended residency programs are available for universities, conservatories, and summer programs. These can combine performance, masterclass, lecture, and student instruction across one to three days.

Community Engagement

Walker has experience bringing classical music into schools, community centers, and nontraditional settings. Shorter, adaptable programs are available for these contexts.

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All programs are available for booking. For fees, availability, technical rider, and promotional materials, visit the presenter hub or use the contact form.

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