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Paul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra
Black Composers Series 1974-1978

Album 2019 on Sony Classical label
Classical

Box set that collects all 9 volumes of the Columbia Masterworks Series plus LP JC 36267 CD 1: Original LP: M 32781 Released March 8, 1974 Recordings: London, CBS Studio No. 1, June 27/28 & Abbey Road, EMI Studio No. 1, June 30, 1973 [1–3/6–8]; New York City, Columbia 30th Street Studio, November 21, 1973 [4/5] Producers: Paul Myers [1–3/6–8]; Jay David Saks [4/5] Engineers: Roy Emerson, Mike Ross-Trevor, Robert Gooch & Michael Gray LP Matrix Nos.: AL 32781 [1–5]; BL 32781 [6–8] CD 2: Original LP: M 32782 Released March 8, 1974 Recordings: London, Abbey Road, EMI Studio No. 1 June 30 & December 12, 1973 [1–7]; CBS Studios, June 27/28, 1973 [8] Producer: Paul Myers Engineers: Roy Emerson, Mike Ross-Trevor, Robert Gooch & Michael Gray LP Matrix Nos.: AL 32782 [1–4]; BL 32782 [5–8] CD 3: Original LP: M 32783 Released March 8, 1974 Recordings: London, CBS Studio No. 1, June 27/28, 1973 & Abbey Road, EMI Studio No. 1, June 30, 1973 [1]; London, Abbey Road, EMI Studios, September 5–7, 1973 [2–4] Producer: Paul Myers Engineers: Roy Emerson, Mike Ross-Trevor, Robert Gooch & Michael Gray LP Matrix Nos.: AL 32783 [1]; BL 32783 [2–4] CD 4: Original LP: M 32784 Released March 8, 1974 Recording: Detroit, Ford Auditorium, November 26, 1973 Producer: Jay David Saks LP Matrix Nos.: AL 32784 [1/2]; BL 32784 [3–11] CD 5: Original LP: M 33431 Released June 1975 Recording: Helsinki, October 24/25, 1974 Producer: Paul Myers Engineer: Hellmuth Kolbe LP Matrix Nos.: AL 33431 [1–4]; BL 33431 [4–8] CD 6: Original LP: M 33432 Released June 1975 Recordings: London, Abbey Road, EMI Studio No. 1, November 1/2, 1974 [1–3]; New York City, Columbia 30th Street Studio, March 1, 1975 [4–6] Producers: John Snashall [1–3]; Larry Morton [4–6] Engineers: Robert Gooch, Mike Ross-Trevor, Stan Tonkel, Ray Moore & Ed Michalski LP Matrix Nos.: AL 33432 [1–3]; BL 33432 [4–6] CD 7: Original LP: M 33433 Released June 1975 Recordings: London, Abbey Road, EMI Studio No. 1, November 1/2, 1974 [1–4]; December 12, 1973 [5] Producers: John Snashall [1–4]; Paul Myers [5] Engineers: Robert Gooch, Mike Ross-Trevor & Michael Gray LP Matrix Nos.: AL 33433 [1]; BL 33433 [2–5] CD 8: Original LP: M 33434 Released June 1975 Recording: Towson, Goucher College, Kraushaar Auditorium, December 9, 1974 Producer: Larry Morton Engineers: Bud Graham & Ray Moore LP Matrix Nos.: AL 33434 [1]; BL 33434 [2/3] CD 9: Original LP: M 34556 Released January 1978 Recording: Detroit, Ford Auditorium, February 23, 1976 Producer: Larry Morton Engineers: Bud Graham, Arthur Kendy & Russ Payne LP Matrix Nos.: AL 34556 [1–3]; BL 34556 [4/5] Note: Unfortunately, the original master tape and also the safety copies contained some noise which could not be completely removed during the mastering process. CD 10: Original LP: JC 36267 Released 1979 Recording: London, Tooting, All Saints Church & Olympic Studios, June 19/20, 1978 Producer: George Butler Engineers: Bob Auger & Russ Payne LP Matrix Nos.: AL 36267 [1–6]; BL 36267 [7–12] Analogue Tape Transfers by Brett Zinn, Iron Mountain Digital Services Mastering by Matthias Erb and Martin Kistner, b-sharp music & media solutions, using 24 bit / 192 kHz technology

     
Musicians
PortraitPaul Freeman voc, 1936-2015 CA
album by, conductor
PortraitThe London Symphony Orchestra ,
album by, orchestra
PortraitMichael Panico ,
research, document
PortraitAnthony Fountain ,
research, tape
PortraitBrett Zinn ,
transferred by, analogue tapes
PortraitJoseph Boulogne, Chevalier De Saint-Georges ,
performer on track
PortraitClaus Adam vc, 1917-1983 US
cello
PortraitJuilliard String Quartet , *1949 US
ensemble
PortraitSamuel Rhodes vl,
viola
PortraitEarl Carlyss vn,
violin
PortraitRobert Mann vn, *1920 US
violin
PortraitJaime Laredo vn, *1941 BO
violin
PortraitMiriam Fried vn, *1946 IL
violin
PortraitFaye Robinson voc, *1943 US
soprano vocals
PortraitWilliam Grant Still , 1895-1978 US
performer on track
PortraitVerna Arvey p, 1910-1987 US
libretto by
PortraitWilliam Brown voc, 1938-2004 US
tenor vocals
Portrait6:18 ,
performer on track
PortraitSamuel Coleridge-Taylor , 1875-1912 GB
william brown (3)
PortraitTenor Vocals ,
PortraitUlysses Kay , US
performer on track, composed by
PortraitGeorge Walker p, *1922 US
performer on track
PortraitRoque Cordero , 1917-2008 PA
performer on track
PortraitJosé Mauricio Nunes Garcia , 1767-1830 BR
performer on track
PortraitJosé White vn, CU
performer on track
PortraitAaron Rosand vn, *1927 US
violin
PortraitDavid Baker tb, *1931 US
performer on track
PortraitJanos Starker vc, 1924-2013 HU
cello
PortraitAlain Planès p, *1948 FR
piano
PortraitFela Sowande org, 1905-1987 NG
performer on track
PortraitOlly Wilson p, b, *1937 US
performer on track
PortraitRichard Bunger p, *1942 US
piano, electric piano
PortraitT.J. Anderson , *1928 US
performer on track
PortraitTalib Rasul Hakim p, 1940-1988 US
performer on track
PortraitAdolphus Hailstork p, vn, *1941 US
performer on track
PortraitHale Smith p, *1925 US
performer on track
PortraitDonald Erb , US
performer on track
PortraitWilliam Brown frh,
performer on track
PortraitFrederick Tillis ss,
performer on track
PortraitMorton Gould p, 1913-1996 US
performer on track
Producers
Jochen Rudelt booklet editor
Tom Laskey co-producer
[ec:ko] Communications design
Terrance McKnight liner notes
Martin Kistner mastered by
Matthias Erb mastered by
Robert Russ producer
Dominique-René De Lerma score editor
Dr. Barry S. Brook score editor
Kermit Moore score editor
Paul Glass score editor
Composers
Ulysses Kay
Album Tracks
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1Disc 1: Chevalier de Saint-GeorgesPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra
2Symphony No. 1 In G Major, Op. 11, No. 1Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier De Saint-Georges
3I – AllegroPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra5:45
4II – AndantePaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra4:38
5III – Allegro AssaiPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra3:55
6String Quartet No. 1 In C Major, Op. 1, No. 1Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier De Saint-Georges
7I – AllegroPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra6:37
8II – Rondeau: Tempo Di Minuetto; GraziosoPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra2:51
9Symphonie Concertante In G Major For Two Violins And Orchestra, Op. 13Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier De Saint-Georges
10I – AllegroPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra9:46
11II – RondeauPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra5:39
12Scena From "Ernestine"Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier De Saint-Georges6:12
13Disc 2: William Grant Still / Samuel Coleridge-TaylorPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra
14Afro-American SymphonyWilliam Grant Still
15I - Moderato AssaiPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra7:05
16II - AdagioPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra5:07
17III - AnimatoPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra3:28
18IV - Lento Con RisolutionePaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra8:33
19Two Arias From Highway 1, U.S.A.William Grant Still
20"What Does He Know Of Dreams?Paul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra1:51
21"You're Wonderful, Mary"Paul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra1:54
22Samuel Coleridge-Taylor6:18"Onaway! Awake, Beloved" From Hiawatha's Wedding Feast
23Danse NègreSamuel Coleridge-Taylor6:04
24Disc 3: Ulysses Simpson Kay / George Theophilus WalkerPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra
25MarkingsUlysses KayUlysses Kay19:19
26Concerto For Trombone And OrchestraGeorge Walker (4)
27I - AllegroPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra8:25
28II - GravePaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra4:16
29III - AllegroPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra3:50
30Disc 4: Roque CorderoPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra
31Concerto For Violin And OrchestraRoque Cordero
32I - Largo - Allegro Strepitoso - Allegro ModeratoPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra14:13
33II - LentoPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra8:16
34III - Allegro VigorosoPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra9:20
35Eight Miniatures For Small OrchestraRoque Cordero
36I - Marcha GrotescaPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra0:59
37II - MeditaciónPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra0:47
38III - PasilloPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra0:29
39IV - DanzonetePaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra1:05
40V - NocturnoPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra1:28
41VI - MejoranaPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra2:55
42VII - PlegariaPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra2:23
43VIII - Allegro FinalPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra2:25
44Disc 5: José Mauricio Nunes GarciaPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra
45Requiem MassJosé Mauricio Nunes Garcia
46I - IntroitPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra4:48
47II - Kyrie EleisonPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra2:05
48III - Gradual: Requiem AeternamPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra4:53
49IV - Sequence: Dies Irae; Ingemisco; Inter Oves (Conclusion)Paul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra12:31
50V - Offertorio: Domine Jesu ChristePaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra4:30
51VI - Sanctus; BenedictusPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra3:05
52VII - Agnes DeiPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra2:06
53VIII - Communio: Lux AeternamPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra1:44
54Disc 6: José White / David BakerPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra
55Concerto For Violin And OrchestraJosé White
56I - AllegroPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra12:16
57II - Adagio Ma Non TroppoPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra4:44
58III - Allegro ModeratoPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra4:49
59Sonata For Cello And PianoDavid Baker (3)
60I - FastPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra5:12
61II - BluesPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra7:43
62III - FastPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra5:28
63Disc 7: William Grant Still / Fela Sowande / George WalkerPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra
64Sahdji (Ballet For Orchestra & Chorus)William Grant Still20:40
65Music From "African Suite" For String OrchestraFela Sowande
66I - Joyful DayPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra7:41
67II - NostalgiaPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra3:42
68III - AkinlaPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra3:23
69Lyric For StringsGeorge Walker (4)5:52
70Disc 8: Olly Woodrow Wilson / Thomas Jefferson Anderson, Jr. / Talib Rasul HakimPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra
71Akwan For Piano, Electric Piano, Amplified Strings And OrchestraOlly Wilson16:28
72Squares (An Essay For Orchestra)T.J. Anderson7:34
73Visions Of IshwaraTalib Rasul Hakim8:59
74Disc 9: George Walker / Adolphus Hailstork / Hale SmithPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra
75Piano ConcertoGeorge Walker (4)
76IPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra11:41
77IIPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra6:54
78IIIPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra5:53
79CelebrationAdolphus Hailstork3:21
80Ritual And IncantationsHale Smith15:05
81Disc 10: Bonus Symphonic SpiritualsPaul Freeman, The London Symphony Orchestra
82Lift Every Voice And SingHale Smith3:55
83Jesus, Lay Your Head In The WindowHale Smith4:03
84Honor, HonorDonald Erb2:42
85He Never Said A Mumballin’ WordWilliam Brown3:30
86A Change Has Got To ComeHale Smith3:56
87Swing Low, Sweet ChariotFrederick Tillis2:13
88Gospel TrainMorton Gould2:41
89Let Us Break Bread TogetherHale Smith3:12
90WitnessHale Smith3:03
91The RevivalMorton Gould6:45
92This Little Light Of MineHale Smith3:35
93Deep RiverFrederick Tillis2:22
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