[William Grant Still (Photo is the sole property of William Grant Still Music, and is used with permission.]
AfriClassical has received a news release from Renee Rojahn on the August 18, 2010 Chamber Music Recital at the Springfield Free Public Library in Springfield, New Jersey. At our request, a Reference Librarian has identified the recital's work by William Grant Still:
"Chamber Music at the Springfield Free Public Library
Springfield: On Wednesday, August 18th, at 7:30 P.M., the Springfield Free Public Library is pleased to present a free chamber music concert by the musicians of The August Symphony Orchestra (TASO). Two groups representing string and wind sections of the orchestra will share the program. The Woodland String Quartet +1 (a quartet plus a guest violinist) will perform movements from Mozart and Beethoven viola quintets. The Second Winds Woodwind Quintet will perform works by Poulenc, William Grant Still, Rossini, and Lowell Shaw.
"The past five summers, TASO has presented full orchestral concerts for the public at Springfield’s Jonathan Dayton High School. The recent passing of the orchestra’s conductor and music director, Martin Sklar, necessitated a change of direction for the current season. According to a TASO trustee, 'This chamber concert is one way we can carry into our sixth season Maestro Sklar’s goal of bringing classical music to the community. Springfield has given the orchestra a wonderful reception, and we would not want to fail to be there this summer.' The Springfield Free Public Library is located at 66 Mountain Avenue, Springfield. For additional information, call 973-376-4930.”
William Grant Still (1895-1978) is profiled at AfriClassical.com, which features a complete Works List by Prof. Dominique-René de Lerma of Lawrence University Conservatory. The entry on William Grant Still's 1948 composition Miniatures for flute, oboe & piano lists the five movements:
1. I ride old paint (USA)
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).
The Miniatures have been released on Sierra Winds, Cambria CD 1083 (1995).
The August Symphony OrchestraSpringfield Free Public Library
Chamber Music
August 18
William Grant Still
Miniatures for flute, oboe and piano
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