Opus 275 - "The Firebird" (feat. Jeri Lynne Johnson)

About this episode

Jeri Lynne Johnson discusses her experiences as a Black woman conductor and her involvement with the Gateways Music Festival.

On April 16-19, 2026 the Gateways Music Festival will join forces with the Dance Theatre of Harlem to present Igor Stravinsky's "Firebird", led by acclaimed conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson. Jeri joins Loki to talk about her historic firsts as a Black woman conductor, her Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, and her work with the Gateways Music Festival. Jeri Lynne Johnson Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra Gateways Music Festival Dance Theatre of Harlem Infernal Dance (perf. London Symphony Orchestra/Stokowski) Firebird Finale (perf. London Symphony Orchestra/Stokowski) ★ Support this podcast ★

People in this episode

Host: Loki

Guest: Jeri Lynne Johnson

Topics covered

• conducting
• classical music
• Black representation
• music festivals
• interviews

Keywords

• Jeri Lynne Johnson
• Firebird
• Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra
• Gateways Music Festival
• Dance Theatre of Harlem

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, Gateways Music Festival, Dance Theatre of Harlem, London Symphony Orchestra

Books & works: Firebird, Infernal Dance

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