Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) was a British composer and conductor of mixed English and African descent, celebrated for his orchestral and choral works that drew on African American musical traditions. His most famous compositions include 'Hiawatha's Wedding Feast' and 'The Song of Hiawatha,' which gained significant acclaim in the early 20th century. Coleridge-Taylor was a prominent figure in the classical music scene, and his work often addressed themes of race and identity, making him a pivotal figure in the cultural landscape of his time.
Born on Aug 15, 1875 (150 years old)
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Jamaica:
The performance honoured Coleridge-Taylor’s pioneering legacy, with NCOJ lyric tenor Brenton McLean portraying Chibiabos in his dramatic cantata Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast.
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Jamaica:
The concert celebrates the rediscovery of the music of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
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