Notes and Editorial Reviews
This is the first major release devoted to the African-American composer Ulysses Kay. Encouraged by William Grant Still, he would study under Bernard Rogers and Howard Hanson at Eastman, and his works are distinctively American in spirit and strength. Of special interest is his music to The Quiet One, one of the first major film scores by a black composer.
This is the first major release devoted to the African-American composer Ulysses Kay. Encouraged by William Grant Still, he would study under Bernard Rogers and Howard Hanson at Eastman, and his works are distinctively American in spirit and strength. Of special interest is his music to The Quiet One, one of the first major film scores by a black composer. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
The Quiet One: Suite by Ulysses S. Kay
Conductor:
Kevin Scott
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1948; USA
Venue: Merkin Concert Hall, New York City
Length: 21 Minutes 32 Secs.
Notes: Merkin Concert Hall, New York City (04/04/2003 - 04/07/2003)
2.
Scherzi musicali by Ulysses S. Kay
Conductor:
Kevin Scott
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1968; USA
Venue: Merkin Concert Hall, New York City
Length: 18 Minutes 58 Secs.
Notes: Merkin Concert Hall, New York City (04/04/2003 - 04/07/2003)
3.
Aulos by Ulysses S. Kay
Performer:
Melanie Valencia (Flute)
Conductor:
Kevin Scott
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1967; USA
Venue: Merkin Concert Hall, New York City
Length: 12 Minutes 52 Secs.
Notes: Merkin Concert Hall, New York City (04/04/2003 - 04/07/2003)
4.
Pieces (3) after Blake by Ulysses S. Kay
Performer:
Janet Hopkins (Soprano)
Conductor:
Kevin Scott
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1952; USA
Venue: Merkin Concert Hall, New York City
Length: 15 Minutes 37 Secs.
Language: English
Notes: Merkin Concert Hall, New York City (04/04/2003 - 04/07/2003)
Sound Samples
The Quiet One Suite: I. Joys and Fears
The Quiet One Suite: II. Street Wanderings
The Quiet One Suite: III. Interlude
The Quiet One Suite: IV. Crisis
3 Pieces after Blake: No. 1. To the Evening Star
3 Pieces after Blake: No. 2. Mad Song
3 Pieces after Blake: No. 3. Contemplation
Scherzi musicali: I. Andante solenne - Poco piu mosso
Scherzi musicali: II. Interlude I: Lento
Scherzi musicali: III. Adagio - Piu mosso
Scherzi musicali: IV. Presto - Allegretto
Scherzi musicali: V. Interlude II: Andantino
Scherzi musicali: VI. Allegro
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