YouTube: Anthony Parnther & San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts' S. O. in William Grant Still's 'Afro-American Symphony'

[Anthony Parnther]

Anthony Parnther is Music Director and Conductor of The Southeast Symphony Orchestra of Los Angeles. On February 11, 2012 he conducted The San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts' Symphony Orchestra in a complete performance of William Grant Still's Symphony No. 1 (Afro-American) (23:51):

John Malveaux of www.MusicUNTOLD.com sends this link:

"Afro-American" Symphony No. 1 (Full)- SDSCPA Symphony Orchestra

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AkltZeVcJE

Uploaded by PoniesandDaffodills on Feb 18, 2012

The San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts' Symphony Orchestra under the direction of guest conductor Anthony Parnther plays:

"Afro-American" Symphony No. 1 composed by William Grant Still

I. Longing (Moderato-Assai)... 0:03-7:01

II. Sorrow (Adagio)... 7:11-12:10

III. Humor (Animato)... 12:21-15:27

IV. Aspiration (Lento, con risoluzione)... 15:36-23:51

Enjoy :)

*Thank you to everyone who stepped in to cover instrumentation.

*Special thanks to Mr. Anthony Parnther for working with us in several rehearsals for conducting the symphony in our three performances. 

Spring/Winter Concert "An American Portrait" 2/11/12

[William Grant Still (1895-1978) is profiled at AfriClassical.com, which features a comprehensive Works List by Prof. Dominique-René de Lerma, http://www.CasaMusicaledeLerma.com]