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Cedille Records release Violin Concertos by Black Composers Through the Centuries, a special-edition reissue of 1997's Violin Concertos by Black composers of the 18th and 19th Centuries. This new release updates and expands the original program into the 20th century with Pine’s recent recording of Florence Price’s 'Violin Concerto No. 2', composed in 1952... It's been 25 years since American violinist Rachel Barton Pine released her recording of Violin Concertos by Black composers of the 18th and 19th Centuries. Violin Concertos by Black Composers Through the Centuries updates that release, incorporating composers who lived between 1745 and 1953 by adding Florence Price's 'Violin Concerto No. 2'. The fact that this collection showcases black composers is interesting, but from a listening point of view not important. As classical music has consistently shown, it's pretty much irrelevant where in the world the composer is from, classical music is a universal language and anyone, of any age, will take something away from listening to it. Of course, historically we know that black artists would (and still do today) have had a much harder time firstly in getting to work as composers and then getting their work recognised. The music on this collection is as rich and emotive as you'd expect. It's also wonderfully performed by Rachel Barton Pine, Encore Chamber Orchestra and Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Anyone wishing to hear more of Coleridge-Taylor or Price's work can do so on Azica Records Uncovered series: Uncovered Vol 1 - Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Uncovered: Vol 2 - Florence B. Price. It's a rich and engaging compilation that is timeless. Track listing: Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799) Jose White Lafitte (1836-1918) Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) Florence Price (1887-1953) 10 Darren Rea Buy this item online
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