Mr. Scott Robinson, director of the American Cultural
Center (ACC) under the American Institute in Taiwan
(AIT), paid a visit to TNUA President Prof. Ju Tzong-Ching
on Nov. 8, inviting the School of Music to jointly hold
a concert next year in memory of the American bassbaritone
singer, actor, writer and human rights activist
Paul Robeson.
The concert, “The Journey of Paul Robeson,” which is
slated for early April, will feature American bass singer
Kevin Maynor and pianist Eric Olsen, as well as the
TNUA School of Music chorus.
Mr. Robinson said apart from Mr. Maynor’s renditions
of over 20 classic Robeson songs, including “Joe Hill” and
“Curly Headed Baby,” there will be poetry recitation to let
the audience understand his yearnings for life, freedom,
democracy and dignity, as well as the American history
and culture in general.
Prof. Ju thanked AIT for offering TNUA students the
opportunity to take part in the concert, where they will
learn much from Mr. Maynor and Mr. Olsen. Prof. Liu
Hwei-jin, dean of the School of Music, said Mr. Maynor
will also hold a workshop at TNUA.