Harlem 1951 uses poetry from Langston Hughes' Montage of a Dream Deferred, and creates a drama between soprano and baritone soloists in the context of a racially charged post-WWII New York City. Premiered in Lincoln Center (Juilliard) by opera stars Julia Bullock and Davóne Tines. Piano/vocal version available also (see separate listing).
9 songs:
- Good Morning
- Subway Rush Hour
- 125th Street
- Movies
- Green Memory
- Tag
- Juke Box Love Song
- Island
- Mellow
- Tell Me
Watch: Hollywood Chamber Orchestra live at the Montalban Theater in Los Angeles with Garth Neustadter, baritone, and Franchesca Retford, soprano.
Listen:
Harlem 1951 uses poetry from Langston Hughes' Montage of a Dream Deferred, and creates a drama between soprano and baritone soloists in the context of a racially charged post-WWII New York City. Premiered in Lincoln Center (Juilliard) by opera stars Julia Bullock and Davóne Tines. Piano/vocal version available also (see separate listing).
9 songs:
- Good Morning
- Subway Rush Hour
- 125th Street
- Movies
- Green Memory
- Tag
- Juke Box Love Song
- Island
- Mellow
- Tell Me
Watch: Hollywood Chamber Orchestra live at the Montalban Theater in Los Angeles with Garth Neustadter, baritone, and Franchesca Retford, soprano.
Listen:
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