Last Saturday afternoon, two excerpts from the opera "Blake" with music by H. Leslie Adams and libretto by Daniel Mayers (1933-1988) were performed at NYU's Skirball Center. This was part of "VOX 2006: Showcasing American Composers," by singers and orchestra from NYC Opera. Conducted by Brian Garman, the cast included Donita Volkwign, Jennifer Roderer, Robert Mack and Matthew Burns.
Since one does not often have the opportunity to hear works with instrumental ensemble on a recital, I must give special mention to [Samuel Barber]'s "Dover Beach," set to a text by Matthew Arnold, and [Dorothy Rudd-Moore]'s "Weary Blues," set to a text by [Langston Hughes]. Both of these were given impeccable readings by [David Mitchell] and his colleagues. The audience listened with rapt attention. The cel...
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