Black and White Encore

Track Listings

1. On My Own

2. Summer's End

3. Shenandoah

4. World Is Changing

5. Theme from the Summer of '42

6. Papa, Can You Hear Me?

7. What I Did for Love

8. Theme from the Thornbirds

9. Brian's Song

10. King and I [Medley]

11. Salute to Freedom

Black and White Encore,Danny Wright,Moulin D'or,Adult Contemporary,Contemporary Instrumental,Jazz Music,New Age / Meditation,Pop

Tracks:

Allegro (7:57)
Adagio (5:47)
Rondeau allegretto (3:02) Violin Concerto in A Major, Op. 5, No. 2 (23:43) - CHEVALIER DE SAINT-GEORGES
Allegro moderato (10:23)
Largo (8:36)
Rondeau (4:35)Violin Concerto in F-sharp Minor (21:34) - JOSEPH WHITE
Allegro (11:40)
Adagio ma non troppo (4:51)
Allegro moderato (4:58)
Romance in G Major for Violin and Orchestra (12:33) - SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLORTOTAL TIME (75:17)

Album Description

Cedille Records wants the world to know about two of Mozart's less-familiar contemporaries, Chevalier J.J.O. de Meude-Monpas and Chevalier de Saint-Georges, as well as later composers Joseph White and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. All were men of mixed African and European descent who made important contributions to European music in the 1700s and 1800s. Celebrities in their day, they've been all but forgotten in our era. Relatively little is known of the early background of French composer Meude-Monpas, but we do know that he was born in Paris and was a musketeer in the service of French king Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette -- when he wasn't composing and writing books on music. Also active in Paris was Guadeloupe-born Saint-Georges, son of an aristocratic French plantation owner and an African slave. The dashing Saint-Georges (who graces the disc's cover) was a champion swordsman and extraordinary athlete, as well as a violin virtuoso. Cuba's Joseph White was born to a French businessman and an Afro-Cuban mother. A concert sensation in Europe and Latin America, White's violin playing was admired by the finest musicians of his day, including the great opera composer Gioacchino Rossini, who wrote, "The warmth of your execution, the feeling, the elegance, the brilliance of the school to which you belong, show the qualities in you as an artist of which the French school may be proud." England's Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, the son of a physician from Sierra Leone and an Englishwoman, was esteemed in the US, especially among cultured African-Americans. His circle of American admirers included Booker T. Washington. The Coleridge-Taylor Society, a Black choral group, was founded in his honor in 1901. He visited the US several times and was a White House guest of President Theodore Roosevelt.

Customer Reviews:

Correction.......2007-06-17

Quite true, this is an excellent collection of perfectly fine works, offered beautifully by an enormously gifted technician and real musician. No reservations on that point. In very recent times, however, we have determined that Meude-Monpas had no African ancestry. I was responsible for that error about twenty years ago, being misled by everything except for the composer's biography. I wondered at that time why a minority citizen would have been a royalist.

the hidden musical treasure.......2006-02-21

for those of us who are not familiar with classical music, this is a must have cd. This music is exquisite. For all music fans, this cd is a musical legacy.

Black AND White!.......2005-08-21

This is a fabulous find. It's so good to have new works performed instead of the usual fare. The White concerto I really like and the Coleridge-Taylor is a real find. Full marks to Rachel Barton and the record company for this release. More please!

Goes beyond mere novelty.......2005-01-05

The four works contained on this CD are truly wonderful pieces that deserve to be better known and more frequently played. These are not mere novelty items meant to appeal to only a segment of society but wholly fascinating works, each distinctive and representative of their period and style. Though it may be true that none of the music remotely suggests their creators ethnicity, that should hardly prove to be surprising as all of the composers were either born and/or raised in Europe; the sole exception being Joseph White (b. Matanzas, Cuba) who left for Paris in early adulthood and even if none of these works prove revolutionary in either idea or content, what they lack in innovation they more than make up for with grace, elegance, fiery bravura, sheer melodiousness and the kind of exemplary craftsmanship normally associated with the great masters. Only the Chevalier de Saint-Georges is well represented in the catalogue and though that in itself is wonderful, the other composers merit further exploration and whether it be Cedille or Naxos or Hyperion who takes up the torch, the music loving public will be the ones who will, ultimately, benefit. Rachel Barton's playing is wonderful. She may not produce the most full-bodied tone (essential in the White concerto) but her elegant approach and spot on intonation more than make up for any other shortcomings. The Encore Chamber Orchestra provided firm and spot on support and Mr. Hege proved a thoughtful and gifted conductor well versed in myriad styles. The sound and production are first rate, as are the insert notes. Cannot, I repeat, cannot be recommend enough.

Awesome Violinst.......2001-08-01

I REALLY ADMIRE THE YOUNG AMERICAN VIOLINST RACHEL BARTON. I ACTUALLY WENT TO HER CONCERT AND MET HER AND SHE RECOMMENDED THIS RECORDING TO ME. IF YOU DO LIKE TO HERE VIOLIN THIS CD IS GREAT FOR YOU. THE MUSIC IS ALSO REALLY LIGHT AND RELAXING TO LISTEN TO. I ALWAYS SEEM TO FALL ASLEEP WHILE LISTENING TO IT. IT IS ALSO GREAT BECAUSE IT IS WRITTEN BY BLACK COMPOSERS SO IT IS REALLY DIFFERENT. TRY IT!

Average customer rating:

How Could This Be Anything But Great? It's Danny Wright!!!
This cd did not offer enough well known songs..........

Black and White Encore
Danny Wright
Manufacturer: Moulin D'or
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000011YT
Release Date: 1991-11-27

Tracks:

On My Own
Summer's End
Shenandoah
The World Is Changing
Theme From 'Summer Of '42' (The Summer Knows)
Papa, Can You Hear Me?
What I Did For Love
Theme From 'The Thornbirds'
Brian's Song (The Hands Of Time)
The King and I Medley: I Have Dreamed/We Kiss In A Shadow/Something Wonderful
Salute To Freedom: Bring Him Home/Can You Hear The People Sing?/Eternal Father, Strong To Save...

Customer Reviews:

How Could This Be Anything But Great? It's Danny Wright!!!.......2001-10-11

I have several easy listening instrumental tapes; however, I've been listening to Danny Wright for several years now and have many of his tapes. I've heard a lot of music; he is truly wonderful! His beautiful playing infuses you with peace, calm, romance and serenity....all the things we could use. This is a lovely tape and anything from him is a wonderful gift. Enjoy!!

This cd did not offer enough well known songs.................2000-09-19

This cd had some original compositions from Danny. I didn't find his compositions that good. Also the overall song selection left a lot to be desired.

I think Danny's performance was alright, but like I said, I couldn't give him a superior rating because of the song selection on this cd.

I think this could have been a great cd with better songs being performed by Danny.

I Can Not Recommend This Cd

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