R. Nathaniel Dett: The Ordering of Moses / Conlon, Cincinnati Symphony
Details
- Composer
- DETT, R. NATHANIEL
- Artist
- MAY FESTIVAL CHORUS
- Format
- CD
- Label
- Bridge Records
- Released
- May 10, 2016
- Catalog #
- BCD9462
- UPC
- 090404946226
About
In 1937, Cincinnati's May Festival gave the world premiere of R. Nathaniel Dett's oratorio, "The Ordering of Moses", a 'Biblical Folk Scene' composed in 1932. The event was broadcast live to the nation by NBC radio. The present recording captures a thrilling 2014 concert of Dett's magnum opus, performed by four stellar vocal soloists, the May Festival Chorus, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, conducted by James Conlon.
REVIEWS:
Conlon leads the Cincinnati musicians in a performance of radiant intensity. The chorus are in glorious communal voice and the Cincinnati Symphony blend elegance with vitality. How is it possible that a work as soaring and powerful as R. Nathaniel Dett’s The Ordering of Moses could have languished for so long?
-- Gramophone
This is certainly a major milestone in African-American classical music—a fine piece, very well done!
-- American Record Guide
This brilliantly stirring 1937 oratorio receives its first commercial recording, live from Carnegie Hall. Excellent soloists with sensitive chorus and orchestra.
-- BBC Music Magazine
Tracklist 15 tracks
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1 Introduction 03:50
- Track
- 1
- Title
- Introduction
- Duration
- 03:50
- Composer
- Robert Nathaniel Dett
- Ensemble
- Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- James Conlon
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2 All Israel's Children 02:27
- Track
- 2
- Title
- All Israel's Children
- Duration
- 02:27
- Composer
- Robert Nathaniel Dett
- Performer
- Latonia Moore, Ronnita Nicole Miller, Rodrick Dixon, Donnie Ray Albert
- Ensemble
- May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- James Conlon
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3 O Lord, behold my affliction 03:58
- Track
- 3
- Title
- O Lord, behold my affliction
- Duration
- 03:58
- Composer
- Robert Nathaniel Dett
- Performer
- Latonia Moore, Ronnita Nicole Miller, Rodrick Dixon, Donnie Ray Albert
- Ensemble
- May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- James Conlon
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4 God looked on Israel 03:26
- Track
- 4
- Title
- God looked on Israel
- Duration
- 03:26
- Composer
- Robert Nathaniel Dett
- Performer
- Latonia Moore, Ronnita Nicole Miller, Rodrick Dixon, Donnie Ray Albert
- Ensemble
- May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- James Conlon
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5 And from a burning bush 02:54
- Track
- 5
- Title
- And from a burning bush
- Duration
- 02:54
- Composer
- Robert Nathaniel Dett
- Performer
- Latonia Moore, Ronnita Nicole Miller, Rodrick Dixon, Donnie Ray Albert
- Ensemble
- May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- James Conlon
-
6 Lord, who am I? 02:23
- Track
- 6
- Title
- Lord, who am I?
- Duration
- 02:23
- Composer
- Robert Nathaniel Dett
- Performer
- Latonia Moore, Ronnita Nicole Miller, Rodrick Dixon, Donnie Ray Albert
- Ensemble
- May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- James Conlon
-
7 Who hath made a man dumb? 03:38
- Track
- 7
- Title
- Who hath made a man dumb?
- Duration
- 03:38
- Composer
- Robert Nathaniel Dett
- Performer
- Latonia Moore, Ronnita Nicole Miller, Rodrick Dixon, Donnie Ray Albert
- Ensemble
- May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- James Conlon
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8 Orchestra Interlude 05:16
- Track
- 8
- Title
- Orchestra Interlude
- Duration
- 05:16
- Composer
- Robert Nathaniel Dett
- Performer
- Latonia Moore, Ronnita Nicole Miller, Rodrick Dixon, Donnie Ray Albert
- Ensemble
- May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- James Conlon
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9 And when Moses smote the water 02:22
- Track
- 9
- Title
- And when Moses smote the water
- Duration
- 02:22
- Composer
- Robert Nathaniel Dett
- Performer
- Latonia Moore, Ronnita Nicole Miller, Rodrick Dixon, Donnie Ray Albert
- Ensemble
- May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- James Conlon
-
10 March of the Israelites 03:59
- Track
- 10
- Title
- March of the Israelites
- Duration
- 03:59
- Composer
- Robert Nathaniel Dett
- Performer
- Latonia Moore, Ronnita Nicole Miller, Rodrick Dixon, Donnie Ray Albert
- Ensemble
- May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- James Conlon
-
11 The Egyptians Pursue 01:34
- Track
- 11
- Title
- The Egyptians Pursue
- Duration
- 01:34
- Composer
- Robert Nathaniel Dett
- Performer
- Latonia Moore, Ronnita Nicole Miller, Rodrick Dixon, Donnie Ray Albert
- Ensemble
- May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- James Conlon
-
12 And when they reached the other shore 02:54
- Track
- 12
- Title
- And when they reached the other shore
- Duration
- 02:54
- Composer
- Robert Nathaniel Dett
- Performer
- Latonia Moore, Ronnita Nicole Miller, Rodrick Dixon, Donnie Ray Albert
- Ensemble
- May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- James Conlon
-
13 Come let us praise Jehovah 02:05
- Track
- 13
- Title
- Come let us praise Jehovah
- Duration
- 02:05
- Composer
- Robert Nathaniel Dett
- Performer
- Latonia Moore, Ronnita Nicole Miller, Rodrick Dixon, Donnie Ray Albert
- Ensemble
- May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- James Conlon
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14 Sing ye to Jehovah 01:37
- Track
- 14
- Title
- Sing ye to Jehovah
- Duration
- 01:37
- Composer
- Robert Nathaniel Dett
- Performer
- Latonia Moore, Ronnita Nicole Miller, Rodrick Dixon, Donnie Ray Albert
- Ensemble
- May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- James Conlon
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15 He is King of Kings 06:02
- Track
- 15
- Title
- He is King of Kings
- Duration
- 06:02
- Composer
- Robert Nathaniel Dett
- Performer
- Latonia Moore, Ronnita Nicole Miller, Rodrick Dixon, Donnie Ray Albert
- Ensemble
- May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor
- James Conlon