Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future

The story of a composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century. More

An African American composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century, Thomas Wiggins (1849-1908) was blind from birth and likely autistic. Although born into slavery, Wiggins was the first African American to perform at the White House, and toured throughout the U.S., South America, and Europe.

AIR DATE 10/22/24