Before There Was Mozart

Celebrate Black History Month at Macys Reading Circle
Macys Herald Square
Kids Department on 7
Saturday, February 26,
12:00 pm

Join us as author Lesa Cline-Ransome and illustrator James E. Ransome chat about their new childrens book, Before There Was Mozart. This inspiring and true tale depicts the life of Joseph Boulogne, the son of a plantation owner and a slave, who despite prejudice became one of Europes finest classical musicians, known as the “Black Mozart”, Boulogne was an important figure on the Paris music scene, writing numerous symphonies and operas.

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Michael Beckerman, renowned musicologist and chairman of the music department at New York University, will be on hand to discuss the impart of Boulognes music in the classical world. Plus, with any $25 kids purchase, receive an autographed copy of Before There was Mozart.*

*While Supplies last.