William Levi Dawson (1899-1990) is
profiled at AfriClassical.com, which features a comprehensive Works
List by Prof. Dominique-René de Lerma,
http://www.CasaMusicaledeLerma.com
[ABOVE: The
Spirituals of William L. Dawson; The
St. Olaf Choir; Anton Armstrong, conductor; Marvis Martin, soprano;
St. Olaf Records 2159 (1997) BELOW: William
Levi Dawson: Negro
Folk Symphony; American
Symphony Orchestra; Leopold Stokowski. Conductor (Cover of original
LP: American Decca DL 10077)]
John Malveaux of
writes:
Nov. 14th is 80th Anniversary of William Levi Dawson's Negro Folk Symphony
Thanks
John Malveaux
A YouTube posting has made Dawson's only symphony available in its entirety online. The Negro
Folk Symphony (35:44) was posted on YouTube May 23, 2012:
William
Levi Dawson: Negro Folk Symphony
(1934)
I. The Bond of Africa
II. Hope in the Night
III. O Let Me Shine!
The American Symphony Orchestra, Leopold Stokowski conductor.
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