Tuesday, July 22, 2014

ArtsAtl.com: Review: “Sweet Chariot” conveys Atlanta composer Alvin Singleton’s unique musical vision

A younger Singleton with the legendary Leonard Bernstein 

Alvin Singleton writes of his latest recording, Sweet ChariotAlbany Records Troy 1501 (2014):

Sweet Chariot CD review just out

ArtsAtl
July 22, 2014
By Mark Gresham

[Excerpts]



Alvin Singleton’s latest CD, Sweet Chariot, featuring seven works by the Atlanta-based composer, is out this month on Albany Records. It’s the third “portrait” album of all-Singleton music from that label and the fourth all-Singleton album among his overall discography. 
After 14 years of living in Europe, the Brooklyn-born and raised Singleton moved to Atlanta in 1985 when he accepted a three-year appointment as composer in residence with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. When that residency was over, Singleton decided to remain in Atlanta. Ever since, his continuing national and international recognition has remained unparalleled for an Atlanta-based composer. Just this year, at age 73, Singleton was elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Letters, an honor that is limited to 250 members total, all elected by member peers. 
- See more at: http://www.artsatl.com/2014/07/review-sweet-chariot-alvin-singleton/#sthash.karAjIw8.dpuf
A younger Singleton with the legendary Leonard Bernstein.
Alvin Singleton’s latest CD, Sweet Chariot, featuring seven works by the Atlanta-based composer, is out this month on Albany Records.
- See more at: http://www.artsatl.com/2014/07/review-sweet-chariot-alvin-singleton/#sthash.karAjIw8.dpuf
A younger Singleton with the legendary Leonard Bernstein - See more at: http://www.artsatl.com/2014/07/review-sweet-chariot-alvin-singleton/#sthash.karAjIw8.dpuf

A younger Singleton with the legendary Leonard Bernstein - See more at: http://www.artsatl.com/2014/07/review-sweet-chariot-alvin-singleton/#sthash.karAjIw8.dpuf
A younger Singleton with the legendary Leonard Bernstein - See more at: http://www.artsatl.com/2014/07/review-sweet-chariot-alvin-singleton/#sthash.karAjIw8.dpuf

No comments: