Friday, June 22, 2012

BroadwayWorld.com: Songs of Harry T. Burleigh, Duke Ellington, Scott Joplin & William Grant Still, Copland House Dec. 2, 3 PM


[Africa: Piano Music of William Grant Still; Denver Oldham, piano; Koch International Classics 3-7084-2H1]]

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Hol' de Light, on Sunday, December 2 at 3PM, revels in the rich tradition of African-American spirituals, hymns, and art songs by Duke Ellington, Scott Joplin, Harry T. Burleigh, William Grant Still, and others. Copland House's first holiday program features renowned baritone James Martin, who has captivated Copland House audiences in previous appearances, and will guide this festive musical panorama. 

[Henry T. Burleigh (1866-1949), Duke Ellington (1899-1974), Scott Joplin (c.1867-1917) and William Grant Still (1895-1978) are profiled at AfriClassical.com, which features comprehensive Works Lists for Henry T. Burleigh and William Grant Still by Prof. Dominique-René de Lerma, http://www.CasaMusicaledeLerma.com]

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