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Black classical artists might spend their careers in majority-White orchestras and small ensembles across Canada, without knowledge of others who share their experience. But this might be changing as Black classical artists are starting to tell their stories, change the trajectory of their careers, challenge how arts communities are defined, and step into leadership roles where they call for systemic change. Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, principal education conductor and community ambassador of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, who was interviewed for the article, plans to catch young BIPOC players coming up. He says support looks like money, as well as mentorship, lessons, and transportation to and from concerts. It also looks like Black classical artists keeping in touch, he says, because “we need each other.”
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