Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Arvey, Verna, 1910-1987.
2. Astrup, Margaret
3. Brasier, Virginia, 1910-1994.
4. Clark, Richard Auldon
5. Manhattan Chamber Orchestra

Description

1. 1 online resource.

Uniform title

1. Works. Selections

Alternative title

1. Works.

Subject

1. Arvey, Verna, 1910-1987 > Musical settings
2. Brasier, Virginia, 1910-1994 > Musical settings
3. Operas > Excerpts
4. Piano with string orchestra, Arranged
5. Songs (High voice) with string orchestra
6. Suites (Chamber orchestra)
7. Suites (String orchestra), Arranged > Excerpts
8. United States > Songs and music

Genre/Form

1. Streaming audio.

Contents

1. American scene: The southwest (16:49) -- From the hearts of women (10:07) -- Mother and child (7:19) -- American scene: The far west (8:51) -- Citadel (2:28) -- Phantom chapel (6:40) -- Golden days (4:18) -- Serenade (7:16) -- American scene: The east (7:07).

Note

1. The 3rd work originally for violin and piano, arr. for string orchestra; the 5th work originally for voice and piano, arr. for voice and string orchestra; the 6th work originally the 2nd movt. of a suite for piano, arr. for piano and string orchestra. All arrangements by the composer.
2. This recording includes 3 of the 5 suites that comprise "The American scene"; the 7th work is from the opera, Costaso.
3. Texts by Verna Arvey (2nd & 7th works)--and Virginia Brasier (5th work).

Language (note)

1. All vocal works sung in English.

Source of description (note)

1. Description based on print version record.

Author

1. Still, William Grant, 1895-1978.

Title

1. The American scene [electronic resource] / William Grant Still.

Imprint

1. [Providence, RI] : Newport Classic, ℗1995.

Type of content

1. performed music

Type of medium

1. computer

Type of carrier

1. online resource

Performer

1. Margaret Astrup, soprano (2nd, 5th & 7th works) ; Manhattan Chamber Orchestra ; Richard Auldon Clark, conductor.

Language

1. All vocal works sung in English.

Connect to:

1. Access Naxos Music Library

Added author

1. Arvey, Verna, 1910-1987.
2. Astrup, Margaret.
3. Brasier, Virginia, 1910-1994.
4. Clark, Richard Auldon.
5. Still, William Grant, 1895-1978. American scene. Selections.
6. Still, William Grant, 1895-1978. Bells. Phantom chapel; arranged.
7. Still, William Grant, 1895-1978. Citadel; arranged.
8. Still, William Grant, 1895-1978. Costaso. Golden days.
9. Still, William Grant, 1895-1978. From the hearts of women.
10. Still, William Grant, 1895-1978. Serenade.
11. Still, William Grant, 1895-1978. Suites, violin, piano. Mother and child; arranged.
12. Manhattan Chamber Orchestra.

Publisher no.

1. NPD85596 Newport Classic

Branch call number

1. eNYPL Music