Quintet of the Americas Plays 'Yaravi' by William Grant Still Nov. 12

Sequenza21/ reports that the Quintet of the Americas will be in concert at New York City's Greenwich House Music School on Nov. 12, and will play “Yaravi” from William Grant Still's 1948 composition “Miniatures” for flute, oboe and piano. Dr. Dominique-René de Lerma has compiled a Works list which can be found at the William Grant Still page of AfriClassical.com The entry for “Miniatures” indicates that “Yaravi” is from Peru. It goes on to say:

”Dedication: Sir John and Lady Barbirolli. 'This suite is based on folk songs of the Americas, and is a souvenir of the visit to America of Sir John and Lady Barbiolli, and of the many friends made by them during their stay.' Duration: 12:14.”

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