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William Levi Dawson, "Negro Folk Symphony"

William Levi Dawson, "Negro Folk Symphony"

FromSticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast


William Levi Dawson, "Negro Folk Symphony"

FromSticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Feb 25, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

William Dawson is not a household name to classical music lovers. But for one week in 1934, he was the talk of the classical music world. The legendary Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra had chosen to program a new symphony by Dawson entitled "Negro Folk Symphony." It was broadcast nationwide and the audience reaction was ecstatic. But the piece soon disappeared and it is only in the past few years that it is performed more often. Today, I'll take you through this absolutely amazing symphony.
Released:
Feb 25, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Sticky Notes is a classical music podcast for everyone, whether you are just getting interested in classical music for the first time, or if you've been listening to it and loving it all your life. Interviews with great artists, in depth looks at pieces in the repertoire, and both basic and deep dives into every era of music. Classical music is absolutely for everyone, so let's start listening! Note - Seasons 1-5 will be returning over the next year. They have been taken down in order to be re-recorded in improved sound quality!