New Morning for the World, Joseph Schwantner
The Passion of Martin Luther King, Nicolas Flagello
Oregon Symphony
James DePreist, Conductor
Koch International Classics 7293
The Passion of Martin Luther King, Nicolas Flagello
Oregon Symphony
James DePreist, Conductor
Koch International Classics 7293
James DePreist (1936-2013)
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ArkivMusic has reissued the CD at the sale price of $12.99
Release Date: 01/17/1995
Label: Koch International Classics Catalog #: 7293 Spars Code: DDD
Composer: Joseph Schwantner, Nicolas Flagello
Performer: Raymond Bazemore
Conductor: James DePreist
Orchestra/Ensemble: Oregon Symphony Orchestra, Portland Symphonic Choir
Number of Discs: 1
Recorded in: Stereo
Length: 0 Hours 59 Mins.
Special Order: This CD requires additional production time and ships within 2-3 business days.
Label: Koch International Classics Catalog #: 7293 Spars Code: DDD
Composer: Joseph Schwantner, Nicolas Flagello
Performer: Raymond Bazemore
Conductor: James DePreist
Orchestra/Ensemble: Oregon Symphony Orchestra, Portland Symphonic Choir
Number of Discs: 1
Recorded in: Stereo
Length: 0 Hours 59 Mins.
Special Order: This CD requires additional production time and ships within 2-3 business days.
Notes and Editorial Reviews
Here are two exciting
new releases that expand the discography of Nicolas Flagello (see
overview of Flagello's life and works at the front of this issue), while
drawing attention to some other wonderful music as well. Released to
coincide with the birthday of Martin Luther King in January, the Koch
release highlights two extraordinary musical tributes to the black
leader. As Coretta Scott King suggests in the program booklet, the
Flagello and Schwantner represent very different approaches to their
subject. Schwantner emphasizes King as the inspiring leader who
encouraged the black people of this nation to persevere in their
struggle to achieve racial justice. Flagello focuses on King as the
embodiment of Jesus Christ in our time, martyring
himself for the principle of universal love. Having been present at the
premieres of both works, I can attest to the overwhelmingly powerful
effect each produces in live performance.
Walter Simmons, FANFARE [5/1995]
reviewing this disc alongside Albany 143
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