December 7, 1944

The Cleveland Orchestra premiered William Grant Still’s Poem for Orchestra. Still grew up in Little Rock (Pulaski County) and achieved national and international acclaim as a composer of symphonic and popular music. As an African American, he broke race barriers and opened opportunities for other minorities. He was a strong advocate for the performance of works by American composers.

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