![]() He grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas and was raised by his mother and grandmother after his father died. Prolific and influential composer William Grant Still is regarded as the “Dean of African American composers.” Still was born on in Woodville, Mississippi to middle class parents of mixed race. Morton Gould: String music – Tango, Ballad and Strum movements William Bolcom: 3 rags – Poltergeist, Graceful ghost, Incineratorag Heitor Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brazileiras No 5. The remaining two composers featured on this program ( Bolcom, Paus) represent the contemporary trends that pay homage to the past generations of American composers by picking up the dropped thread of American classical music traditions.ĭarius Milhaud: Scaramouche – Modere, BrasileiraĪaron Jay Kernis: Elegy (For those we lost) A number of important works came from immigrant composers ( Milhaud) who came to America for a variety of reasons, including persecution, aesthetic freedom and economic opportunity. Many of the classical composers of the 20th century ( Barber, Villa-Lobos) were influenced by folk traditions capturing the “Americana” spirit in their compositions. Composers like Grant Still, Piazzolla, & Morton Gould created synthesis of music from several traditions (popular music, jazz, European music). ![]() The program includes compositions from the early 20th century ( William Grant Still) showcasing the developments pivotal in the history of American classical music as it established the characteristics that set it apart from its European ancestors. The opening concert of the season features GLCO’s strings in a program the explores the development of American classical music from the mid-19th century all the way to contemporary trends in the 21st century. Davis concerto competition winner, Karlie Thomas, performing Scaramouch for alto saxophone and orchestra. Come to hear your favorite works by American composers and support our 2022 Charles F. Our concert season opener is a musicological journey through the history of American music featuring composers from the late 1900s to present day.
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