Harry Burleigh

After 250 years, it’s safe to say that America has found its footing when it comes to classical music. From the earliest colonial-era fife and drum tunes, to full length contemporary operas, here are 50 pieces of classical music specifically associated with each of America's 50 United States.

As a student, the young baritone was never really introduced to any Black composers. Liverman's latest album, Dreams of a New Day, features an abundance of them.

On WCRB In Concert with Mistral, baritone Justin Austin sings songs and spirituals by Harry Burleigh in a program that also includes Dvorák's "American" Quintet and music by William Grant Still.