Afro-American Suite: Movement III - Who is that Younder? – Oh, It Looks Like My Lord, Coming in a Cloud

Undine Smith Moore
Piece Duration: 4:00

About this Piece

(Mvmt III. is 7:14-11:14)

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: Alto Flute, Cello, and Piano

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

Time Stamp: 7:36 — 8:15
Description:

In this movement of the Afro-American Suite, the flute player uses an Alto Flute!


Keywords: Woodwind Instruments

Time Stamp: 8:29 — 9:10
Description:

The cello and alto flute embellish their melodic lines with ornamentations!
 


Keywords: Ostinato - Composition Technique , Ornamentation - Expressive Elements , Melodic Ornamentation

Time Stamp: 9:55 — 10:29
Description:

Listen to all three members of the Trio play in unison at this section!


Keywords: Unison

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