Richard Pantcheff: African-Caribbean Elegy, Op. 70
2/12/2021, 3 Tracks, 13:23
Featuring
Michael Waldron
London Choral Sinfonia
Richard Pantcheff
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Notable Performances
The "African-Caribbean Elegy" was premiered in Johannesburg in 2010 by the Chamber Choir of South Africa, directed by Michael Dingaan.
Composition History
The work was commissioned by Michael Dingaan, a key figure in the South African musical world, for his Chamber Choir of South Africa.
Composer Biography
Composer Richard Pantcheff lived in Barbados, where he observed a growing interest in the ethnic and cultural connections between West Indian and African peoples.
Composition History
Richard Pantcheff's "African-Caribbean Elegy" is a cycle of three part-songs for mixed choir, written in 2009.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The Elegy uses words by famous West Indian poets, reflecting on the cultural and historical links between West Indian and African peoples.
Recording & Production
This recording was made in St Mark's Church, Regents Park, London, from January 6-9, 2015.
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