general information

composition date
2003
duration
37 min
editor
Peters, San Antonio, Texas
Cycle
American Songbook
Commission
Orchestra 2001
Libretto (details, author)

Spirituals afro-américains

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Solo voice and ensemble of up to 9 instruments)

detailed formation

Soloist
solo soprano

piano, 4 percussionists

information about the creation

date
November 15, 2003

États-Unis, Philadelphia, Trinity Center

interpreters

Barbara Ann Martin : soprano, Marcantonio Barone : piano, Orchestra 2001, direction : James Freeman.

Part titles

  1. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
  2. Joshua Fit De Battle Ob Jericho
  3. Steal Away
  4. Oh, a-Rock-a My Soul
  5. The Pregnant Earth: A Psalm for Noontide (interlude instrumental)
  6. Sit Down, Sister
  7. Nobody Knows De Trouble I See
  8. Go Down, Moses
  9. Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless

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