Afro-American Suite: Movement II - I Heard the Preaching of the Elder, Preaching the Word of God

(Mvmt II. is 5:00-6:50)

Program Note: "Undine Smith Moore's 'Afro-American Suite' (1969) has four movements based on traditional African American spirituals, that are adapted harmonically using the composer's tools."

Ensemble: Flute, Cello, and Piano

Ritardando / Rubato: This movement is a great for clarifying the difference between rubato and ritardando! See the Notable Passages below.

Table of Contents:
I. Nobody Knows the Trouble I See, Lord, Brother Will Pray for Me, Help Me to Drive Ole Satan Away
II. I Heard the Preaching of the Elder, Preaching the Word of God
III. Who is that Younder? – Oh, It Looks Like My Lord, Coming in a Cloud
IV. Shout All Over God’s Heaven