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The American scene

Title
The American scene [sound recording] / William Grant Still.
Author
Still, William Grant, 1895-1978.
Publication
[Providence, RI] : Newport Classic, p1995.

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Additional Authors
  • Brasier, Virginia.
  • Arvey, Verna, 1910-
  • Astrup, Margaret.
  • Clark, Richard Auldon.
  • Still, William Grant, 1895-1978.
  • Manhattan Chamber Orchestra. prf
Description
1 sound disc (74 min.) : digital; 4 3/4 in.
Uniform Title
Works. Selections
Alternative Title
Works.
Subjects
Note
  • Program notes and biographical information by Rena Kosersky and Richard Auldon Clark with personnel list and texts of the vocal works ([10] : port). inserted in container.
  • This recording includes 3 of the 5 suites that comprise "The American scene"; the 7th work is from the opera, Costaso.
  • Texts by Verna Arvey (2nd & 7th works) and Virginia Brasier (5th work)
  • The 3rd work originally for violin and piano, arr. for string orchestra; the 5th work originally for voice and piano, arr. for voice and string orchestra; the 6th work originally the 2nd movt. of a suite for piano, arr. for piano and string orchestra. All arrangements by the composer.
  • Compact disc.
Language (note)
  • All vocal works sung in English.
Contents
The American scene: The southwest -- From the hearts of women -- Mother and child -- The American scene: The far west -- The citadel -- Phantom chapel -- Golden days -- Serenade -- The American scene: The east.
Call Number
*LDC 12542 (F)
OCLC
  • 36089296
  • NYPG96-R1231
Author
Still, William Grant, 1895-1978.
Title
The American scene [sound recording] / William Grant Still.
Imprint
[Providence, RI] : Newport Classic, p1995.
Performer
Margaret Astrup, soprano (2nd, 5th & 7th works) ; Manhattan Chamber Orchestra ; Richard Auldon Clark, conductor.
Language
All vocal works sung in English.
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Added Author
Brasier, Virginia. Lyricist
Arvey, Verna, 1910- Lyricist
Astrup, Margaret. Performer
Clark, Richard Auldon. Conductor
Still, William Grant, 1895-1978. American scene. Selections.
Still, William Grant, 1895-1978. From the hearts of women.
Still, William Grant, 1895-1978. Suites, violin, piano. Mother and child; arranged.
Still, William Grant, 1895-1978. Citadel; arranged.
Still, William Grant, 1895-1978. Bells. Phantom chapel; arranged.
Still, William Grant, 1895-1978. Costaso. Golden days.
Still, William Grant, 1895-1978. Serenade.
Manhattan Chamber Orchestra. Performer
Publisher No.
Newport NPD 85596
Research Call Number
*LDC 12542 (F) Program notes and texts on file.
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