February 5, 2021

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Uncovered, Volume 1

Over the course of time there have been many overlooked artists in classical music, because of their race and/or gender. It is important to acknowledge that we have not yet heard the whole story due to this sidelining of voices. Composers Joseph Boulogne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, William Grant Still, Florence B. Price, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, and George Walker, have all contributed beautifully crafted works to the repertoire, but are not widely celebrated. Another contributing factor to this unfortunate reality is access to their manuscripts and recordings of their work which we believe would lead to greater awareness and programming of their incredible music.

Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 1
Catalyst Quartet

I. Allegro con moto

II. Larghetto

III. Scherzo

IV. Allegro molto

5 Fantasiestücke for String Quartet, Op. 5
Catalyst Quartet

No. 1, Prelude

No. 2, Serenade

No. 3, Humoresque

No. 4, Minuet & Trio

No. 5, Dance

Clarinet Quintet in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 10
Catalyst Quartet featuring Anthony McGill

I. Allegro energico

II. Larghetto affettuoso

III. Scherzo

IV. Finale