James Baldwin’s position as one of the most important voices of the Civil Rights movement is uncontested. Indeed, he might be the most eloquent of our prophets, the singular critical eye that saw race relations in the American context for what they were, what they are, and what they will always be. But the range of his corrective lens, as it were, also extends to the unprecedented ways in which he changed the queer landscape. His formidable Giovanni’s Room appeared at a time when few American writers could even reference, let alone write explicitly about, queer desire.

Tune in to this conversation about the people and ideas behind the music. Robert Blocker (Dean, Yale School of Music) and Hsing-ay Hsu (pianist and Steinway Artist) explore their musical spirit, topical issues that musicians continue to confront across cultures and borders, and creativity as a source of courage and empowerment through Yale-China Midday Musical Moments.

午间琴音
Midday Musical Moments
施坦威艺术家许兴艾
with Steinway Artist Hsing-ay Hsu
Join us as pianist Hsing-ay Hsu (Yale School of Music ‘01) leads musical webinars every Thursday from May 27 through July 29.
In our present day of medical, social, economic, and racial distress, creativity in music offers us a path forward. Music offers a general gentle approach to the topic of multi-dimensional awareness, which provides a crucial foundational step towards empathy.
May 27 - July 29
Thursdays at 12:00 pm ET

午间琴音
Midday Musical Moments
施坦威艺术家许兴艾
with Steinway Artist Hsing-ay Hsu
Join us as pianist Hsing-ay Hsu (Yale School of Music ‘01) leads musical webinars every Thursday from May 27 through July 29.
In our present day of medical, social, economic, and racial distress, creativity in music offers us a path forward. Music offers a general gentle approach to the topic of multi-dimensional awareness, which provides a crucial foundational step towards empathy.
May 27 - July 29
Thursdays at 12:00 pm ET

午间琴音
Midday Musical Moments
施坦威艺术家许兴艾
with Steinway Artist Hsing-ay Hsu
Join us as pianist Hsing-ay Hsu (Yale School of Music ‘01) leads musical webinars every Thursday from May 27 through July 29.
In our present day of medical, social, economic, and racial distress, creativity in music offers us a path forward. Music offers a general gentle approach to the topic of multi-dimensional awareness, which provides a crucial foundational step towards empathy.
May 27 - July 29
Thursdays at 12:00 pm ET