American Mirror Salastina: Sounds Interesting

What is classical music, and how does it relate to our lives in the here-and-now? Composer Derrick Spiva Jr's music addresses these questions in a way that is as personal as it is inclusive.In 2016, Derrick wrote a string quartet called "American Mirror." Its inspirations: the presidential election, his eclectic musical tastes, and his accumulated life experience as a Black American. Through music, Derrick synthesizes these wells of inspiration into a cohesive and stunning work of personal ex...