A Diversity of Riches #2108
. . . further exploration of intriguing repertoire and inspired performances.
Hour One
G. F. HANDEL: Rinaldo Overture –Kola Owolabi (1987 Kney/University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul, MN) PD Archive (r. 9/24/17)
J. S. BACH: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, BWV 664 –Kola Owolabi (2004 Fritts/Reyes Organ and Choral Hall, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN) PD Archive (r. 10/9/20)
CALVIN HAMPTON: Lullaby, fr Suite No. 2. PAMELA DECKER: Albarda, fr Flores del Desierto –Kola Owolabi (1987 Kney/University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul, MN) PD Archive (r. 9/24/17)
FLORENCE PRICE: Finale, fr Organ Sonata No. 1. CALVIN TAYLOR: Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen, fr Spiritual Suite (2001). WILLIAM BOLCOM: What a friend we have in Jesus, fr Gospel Preludes, Book 1. CARL HAYWOOD: Improvisation on We shall overcome –Nathaniel Gumbs (1987 Wicks/2nd Presbyterian Church, Memphis, TN) PD Archive (r. 7/24/20)
Filler – HANDEL (see above)
Hour Two
MARK FAX: Three Pieces (Elemental but not quite primitive in nature; The quintessence of refinement; Big City Organ Music) –Thomas Sheehan (1938 Skinner+1963-75 Aeolian-Skinner/National Cathedral, Washington, DC) PD Archive (r. 9/27/20)
HERBERT HOWELLS: Prelude Sine nomine –Christopher Johnson (1964 Aeolian-Skinner/Riverside Church, New York, NY) JAV Recordings 168
LOUIS VIERNE: Choral, fr Symphony No. 2, Op. 20 –David Oliver (1990 Ontko & Young/1st (Scots) Presbyterian Church, Charleston, SC) FSPC 12422
SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR: Scenes from an Imaginary Ballet No. 1 –Michael Stairs (1929 Aeolian/Longwood Gardens Ballroom, Kennett Square, PA) PD Archive (r. 5/6/12)
DAVID HURD: Recitative & Hymn, fr Te Deum Laudamus –Bruce Neswick (1953 Aeolian-Skinner/Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York, NY) Pro Organo 7251
JOHN WEST: 3 Pieces (Now thank we all our God; Variations on Amazing Grace; Fanfare on Sine nomine) –John West (1989 Rodgers/Glenkirk Presbyterian Church, Glendora, CA) PowerHouse Productions 1001
Filler – HAYWOOD (see above)
This is the last of four programs this month that highlight the work of Black composers and performers. Check our archive for more related content.
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