℗ 2022 New York Youth Symphony
Released | April 8, 2022 |
Duration | 52m 48s |
Record Label | AVIE Records |
Catalogue No. | AV2503 |
Genre | Classical (20th/21st Century) |
Florence Price: Ethiopia's Shadow in America; Piano Concerto in One Movement • Valerie Coleman: Umoja: Anthem in Unity • Jessie Montgomery: Soul Force
New York Youth Symphony, Michael Repper
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
Ethiopia's Shadow in America
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1.1
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I. The Arrival of the Negro in America When First Brought Here as a Slave
Florence Price; New York Youth Symphony; Michael Repper |
7:21 | |||
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II. His Resignation and Faith
Florence Price; New York Youth Symphony; Michael Repper |
3:03 | |||
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III. His Adaptation: A Fusion of His Native and Acquired Impulses
Florence Price; New York Youth Symphony; Michael Repper |
3:19 | |||
Umoja
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1.4
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Anthem of Unity
Valerie Coleman; New York Youth Symphony; Michael Repper |
13:28 | |||
1.5
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Piano Concerto in One Movement
Florence Price; Michelle Cann; New York Youth Symphony; Michael Repper |
17:05 | |||
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Soul Force
Jessie Montgomery; New York Youth Symphony; Michael Repper |
8:32 |
Grammy Award WINNER, 2023 – Producer Of The Year, Classical
Judith Sherman
Works By Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, Valerie Coleman (Michael Repper & New York Youth Symphony) (A)
Grammy Award WINNER, 2023 – Best Orchestral Performance
Works By Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, Valerie Coleman
Michael Repper, conductor (New York Youth Symphony)
The New York Youth Symphony have worked throughout the pandemic to create their first studio recording. The recording features four pieces by Florence Price, Valerie Coleman and Jessie Montgomery.
The New York Youth Symphony has achieved something remarkable by creating and releasing their first studio recording. It features a number of member premieres, as well as work from three talented Black women composers. Recorded in the midst of the pandemic at the DiMenna Center in Manhattan, the orchestra had to be socially distanced, with one section recording at a time. The set up was created by Grammy winning producer, Judith Sherman.
A majority of the recording centers itself around different aspects of the Black experience. Price’s pieces blend African American folk with the European Romantic tradition she was trained in. Coleman transformed a simple song meant for a women’s chorus into an orchestral piece while maintaining the feel of a traditional drum circle. NYYS alum, Montgomery drew inspiration from MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech to create her piece, ‘Soul Force’.
The symphony is made up of some of the most talented young musicians available, ranging from ages 12 to 22. While focus is on the performance aspect of the orchestra, at its’ core, the NYYS is here to contribute to the musical education of young musicians. Executive Director, Shauna Quill cites the recording process as “an important and invaluable skill” for students to learn.
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – AVIE Records Studio Masters
Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -3.33 -15.40 to -0.58 | -27.25 -36.48 to -21.91 | -23.28 -33.20 to -18.40 | 15 13 to 17 | |
1 | I. The Arrival of the Negro in America When First Brought Here as a Slave | -1.00 | -26.74 | -22.8 | 16 |
2 | II. His Resignation and Faith | -15.40 | -36.48 | -33.2 | 13 |
3 | III. His Adaptation: A Fusion of His Native and Acquired Impulses | -1.00 | -21.91 | -18.4 | 13 |
4 | Anthem of Unity | -0.58 | -27.75 | -23.1 | 17 |
5 | Piano Concerto in One Movement | -1.00 | -24.58 | -20.8 | 15 |
6 | Soul Force | -1.00 | -26.01 | -21.4 | 16 |