Mr. Shirley will perform “Deep River” and “Oh, Freedom,” during the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s annual Classical Roots concert, conducted by John Morris Russell.

Leading from the keyboard, Joseph Horowitz tells a remarkable story about Dvorak; Messrs. Horowitz and Shirley present the composers’ works with CCM pianists.

Former New York Times Music Critic and author of many books on music, Joseph Horowitz interviews Mr. Shirley about his extraordinary life and barrier-breaking career

Mr. Shirley will sing spirituals during Easter morning services at three of Cincinnati’s most important churches.