William Grant Still (1895-1978)
Broadway World Portland [Oregon]
June 27, 2018
Hearing is believing! Portland's locally-grown orchestra returns for a
landmark 95th season with an invigorating new lineup of performances in
the historic Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Astonishing audiences since
1925, Portland Youth Philharmonic will soon be the first U.S.
organization for young musicians to reach its 100th anniversary.
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PYP will kick off Season 95 on Saturday, November 10, 2018, with The American Scene, showcasing distinguished composer William Grant Still's The Far West, a three-movement suite from his much larger work
The American Scene, which explores American identity in different
geographical regions of the country. Known as "the Dean" of
African-American composers, Still captures in this suite themes
depicting America's unique western soul.
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