Charles Burrell was the first African American to be hired under contract by a symphony orchestra. He just celebrated his 102nd birthday.
A hundred years ago, you would not have seen a person of color in a symphonic orchestra. Charles Burrell, who just turned 102 in October, is responsible for changing that.
From a young age, he fell in love with classical music. He first performed in Denver and then in San Francisco. He's been an inspiration for many, including jazz pianist Purnell Steen, who saw Burrell perform 73 years ago at his debut concert.
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