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Intersection: Legendary Florida Symphony/Paintings, and Disaster Preparations 5 years after Katrina

August 31, 2010: Central Florida painter Jackson Walker's canvases of historic Florida events inspired composer Robert Kerr to write a seven movement symphony. The pictures are vivid and the music is moving. On this Intersection Walker and Kerr discuss their mediums. Plus we talk with disaster manager Becky Sebren talks about what changes the Mid-Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross has implemented in the five years since Hurricane Katrina.

Artist Jackson Walker (right) creates paintings of Florida History.  Composer Robert Kerr was inspired by Walker's portrayals to write the seven movement "Legendary Florida" Symphony which premiers September 18 and 19th in Deland and is presented by the Museum of Florida Art.

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Painter Jackson Walker and Composer Rob Kerr

The Flower Hunter by Jackson Walker

The Flower Hunter by Jackson Walker

 

Zora Neale Hurston by Jackson Walker

Zora Neale Hurston by Jackson Walker

 

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Click here to listen to Robert Kerr Perform the Legendary Florida Anthem

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Click here to listen to Robert Kerr Perform Where Peaceful Waters Flow

 

 

 

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