Samuel Coleridge-Taylor fue un compositor y director de orquesta cuya obra se caracterizó por influencias panafricanas. Se inspiró en la experiencia afroamericana, a menudo a través de colaboraciones con poetas y en respuesta a la música espiritual. Sus composiciones, aclamadas tanto en Inglaterra como en América, reflejaron una profunda conexión con la herencia africana y la cultura afroamericana. Las piezas de Coleridge-Taylor, como las inspiradas en la Hiawatha de Longfellow, fueron apreciadas por su profundidad emocional y resonancia cultural.
This captivating cantata tells the story of Old Japan through the eyes of an old man who has lived through its many changes. Through song, the cantata weaves together tales of courtly love, samurai battles, and the natural beauty of Japan. The music, composed by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, is lush and melodic, and perfectly captures the spirit of Japan.
Experience the haunting beauty of Coleridge-Taylor's masterpiece, inspired by the famous painting 'The Blind Girl' by John Everett Millais. This cantata features lush orchestration and exquisite vocal performances.
This stirring work of music is a cantata on the theme of the atonement. Written by composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and librettist Alice Parsons, The Atonement features soaring melodies and lush orchestration, creating an unforgettable listening experience.
Coleridge-Taylor's musical composition, based on the beloved poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, is a beautiful celebration of Native American culture and romance. With soaring melodies and intricate harmonies, the cantata captures the spirit of the poem with grace and power.