A Bayou Legend
William Grant Still's opera, which remained unperformed for over 30 years after its composition, is produced here by "Opera South", a professional company in Jackson,Mississippi with the participation of college students from Jackson State College as extras. Based on a Southern folk tale, the opera depicts a young idealist who finds himself falling in love with a mystical spirit. The Orchestra is the Jackson Symphony Orchestra conducted by Leonard De Paur.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Released
- 1981
Details
Release year: 1981
Storyline
William Grant Still's opera, which remained unperformed for over 30 years after its composition, is produced here by "Opera South", a professional company in Jackson,Mississippi with the participation of college students from Jackson State College as extras. Based on a Southern folk tale, the opera depicts a young idealist who finds himself falling in love with a mystical spirit. The Orchestra is the Jackson Symphony Orchestra conducted by Leonard De Paur.
Top credits
- Carmen Balthrop — Aurore
- Gary Burgess — Bazile
- Cullen Maiden
- Raeschelle Potter — Clothilde
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