William Grant Still's 'Miniatures' & 'Old Folks At Home' Online on Vermont Public Radio May 11

[Africa: Piano Music of William Grant Still; Denver Oldham, piano; Koch 3 7084 2H1 (1991)]

On May 7, 2010 AfriClassical posted: “Cheryl Willoughby Celebrates Birthday of William Grant Still on Vermont Public Radio May 11.” Cheryl Willoughby responded immediately with this gracious reply:

“Thanks for getting in touch and spreading the word on your blog! Yes, we'll hear 'Old Folks at Home' and the Miniatures on Tuesday morning in the 9am hour. I hope you can listen in online at vpr.net. Best, Cheryl”

William Grant Still (1895-1978) is profiled at AfriClassical.com, where a complete Works List by Prof. Dominique-René de Lerma is found. Here are the entries on the works played on Vermont Public Radio May 11:

“Miniatures, for flute, oboe & piano (1948). London: Oxford University Press, 1963. 19p. & parts. 1. I ride old paint (USA); 2. Adolorido (Mexico); 3. Jesus is rock in the weary land (USA); 4. Yaravi (Peru); 5. A frog went a-courtin' (USA). 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. Library: Library of Congress (64-33197/M; holograph, 48-22855).” [CD: Sierra Winds, Cambria CD 1083 (1995, Get on board!).]

“Swanee River; Old folks at home, for piano (1939). New York: Robbins, 1939. (29 modern piano interpretations of Swanee River). Duration: 2:56.” “CD: VocalEssence Ensemble Singers; Philip Brunelle, conductor. Clarion CL 8905 CD (2004, Witness, Skyward my people rose, Music of William Grant Still). Liner notes: Dominique-René de Lerma.”