Afro-American Suite: Movement II - I Heard the Preaching of the Elder, Preaching the Word of God
Undine Smith MoorePiece Duration: 1:50
About this Piece
(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
Notable Passages
Description:
At 6:08, the cello closes this musical section with an expressive, descending rubato line!
Keywords: Rubato - Expressive Elements , Rubato - Tempo
Description:
It's time for the grand finish! The ensemble slows down the tempo with a ritardando to end the movement.
Keywords: Ritardando - Expressive Elements , Ritardando - Tempo