From Unknown to Multiple Grammy Nominee: Composer Julia Perry

Name: From Unknown to Multiple Grammy Nominee: Composer Julia Perry
Start: 2026-11-17T19:00:00-05:00
Location: First Church in Roxbury

First Church in Roxbury, 8 John Eliot Square, Boston, MA 02119 · Roxbury

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When	Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 7:00 pmEastern time. The organizer has not published an end time, so none is shown.
Where	First Church in Roxbury8 John Eliot Square, Boston, MA 02119 · Roxbury · Map
Price	FreeNo admission charge listed by the organizer.
Listed by	landmarksorchestra.orgOrganizer’s page · All events at First Church in Roxbury →
Category	Education and Workshops · Live Music

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Boston Landmarks Orchestra music director Christopher Wilkins talks about Julia Perry, the Black American composer whose music is being revived after decades out of view. Baritone Philip Lima and pianist Esther Garcia Moreno perform several of her chamber works. Free, with registration requested.

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First Church in Roxbury, 8 John Eliot Square, Boston, MA 02119Roxbury. Check the MBTA trip planner for the closest station; most Boston venues are a short walk from the T.

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