Music: Sun Apr 18

 

With the themes of Imani Perry's Breathe in mind, I have chosen solo piano works associated with the African Diaspora or with composers from colonialized nations. In a cameo appearance, young CUUC member Wesley Miller provides our Opening Music, and a stirring number from the Broadway production of Caroline, or Change serves as our Interlude. Read on for programming details and stay tuned for spoken introductions.

 

Gathering Music: Adam Kent, piano

From "Three-fours: Valse-Suite"

            1. Allegro molto

            2. Andante

            4. Vivace

                                    Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

Bamboula

                                    Traditional Caribbean, arr. by Coleridge-Taylor

Centering Music:

Cinnamon Grove

                        II. Adagio cantabile

                                    R. Nathanial Dett

 

Opening Music: Wesley Miller, piano

"For Felicia Montealegre" from Four Anniversaries

                                    Leonard Bernstein

 

Meditation:
"Danza de la moza donosa" from Danzas Argentinas

                                    Alberto Ginastera

 

Interlude:
"Lot's Wife" from Caroline, or Change

                        Performance by Tonya Pinkins

                        Music by Jeanine Tesori

                        Lyrics by Tony Kushner

 

Parting Music: "Pommes Cannelle" from Sept Pièces Créoles

                                    Alain Pierre Pradel