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William Levi Dawson, "Negro Folk Symphony"
William Levi Dawson, "Negro Folk Symphony"
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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
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