Episode 255: 18255 William Grant Still

This unique conductor/daughter and violinist/mother collaboration are particularly fitting as Still cherished family and his music are deeply personal. Known as the “Dean of Afro-American Composers,” Still hoped “that my music may serve a purpose larger than mere music. If it will help in some way to bring about better interracial understanding in America and in other countries, then I will feel that the work is justified.” May 11, 2022, will mark Still’s 127th birthday.William Grant Still Track List1. Can’t You Line ’Em (1940) [4:01]2. 3 Visions – No. 2. Summerland (1936) [4:40]3. Quit Dat Fool’nish (1935) [1:40]4. Pastorela (1946) [11.56]American Suite (c. 1918) [7:45]   5. I. Indian Love Song [2:30]   6. II. Danse [1:40]   7. III. Lament [3:35]8. Fanfare for the 99th Fighter Squadron (1945) [0:51]9. Serenade (1957) [5:58]Violin Suite (1943) [16:58]   10. I. African Dancer [5:42]   11. II. Mother and Child [8:41]   12. III. Gamin [2:35]13. Threnody: In Memory of Jean Sibelius (1965) [6:13]Purchase the music (without talk) at:William Grant Still (classicalsavings.com)Your purchase helps to support our show! Classical Music Discoveries is sponsored by La Musica International Chamber Music Festival and Uber. @khedgecock#ClassicalMusicDiscoveries #KeepClassicalMusicAlive#LaMusicaFestival #CMDGrandOperaCompanyofVenice #CMDParisPhilharmonicinOrléans#CMDGermanOperaCompanyofBerlin#CMDGrandOperaCompanyofBarcelonaSpain#ClassicalMusicLivesOn#Uber Please consider supporting our show, thank you!http://www.classicalsavings.com/donate.html [email protected] This album is broadcasted with the permission of Katy Solomon from Morahana Arts and Media.