• Anthony Davis
  • Malcolm’s Prison Aria, from the opera “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X” (1986)

  • G Schirmer Inc (World)
  • 2(pic).1.2(2sx)1+cbn/2120/timp.3perc/pf/str
  • Baritone
  • 8 min
  • Thulani Davis
  • English

Features

  • Independent Repertoire: American History and Politics
    • Independent Repertoire: American History and Politics
    • The rich, complex, and often tumultuous history of American politics has been a key concern for many American composers. Their approach to this engagement ranges from earnest celebration of national triumph to sobering investigations of the painful past. These works help us better understand our current realities through the sounds of our history.
  • Resistance and Dissent
    • Resistance and Dissent
    • Poetry and music have long been wielded as powerful tools for protest and dissent. Here, we explore a selection of pieces representing resistance to political and systemic oppression.