Adolfus Hailstork

Hailstork walks a softer side with Evensong. 'This piece began with a desire to write simple; lyrical pieces in a tranquil style;' says Hailstork. Evensong is a suite of seven movements; at times one...

The impressive Marian Anderson String Quartet has established a Continuing the Legacy commissioning project; to honor the 75th anniversary of their namesake's performance at the Lincoln Memorial; as w...

FANFARE ON AMAZING GRACE is an enthralling take on the classic hymn. Melodic fragments of "Amazing Grace" are effortlessly woven into a grandiose fanfare setting. With ornate contrapuntal flourishing,...

Equally demanding of both performers; the Fantasy Piece is an enigmatic wonder; which highlights both instruments. This is a powerful work for a tightly-knit duo; presenting varying moods along the wa...

It is not surprising that Hailstork's The Surprising Thing Is is full of surprises! He requires a full range of skills and focus from the violinist; but the reward is a 15-minute program piece that ju...

A short; sprightly; and tightly-knit duo based on a catchy Guyanese melody; Hailstork's Variations is playful yet demanding. For advanced performers.

For the Harlem Chamber Players, Hailstork uses text by American poet Herbert Martin that hears one of the thieves on the other crosses being crucified along with Christ and pleading to be remembered b...

Originally composed for solo organ, Hailstork's fanfare is a 3½-minute explosion of joyous sound inspired by the Baroque-era tradition of Chorale Preludes. As in Bach's organ preludes, the familiar hy...

For the Harlem Chamber Players, Hailstork uses text by American poet Herbert Martin that hears one of the thieves on the other crosses being crucified along with Christ and pleading to be remembered b...

Hailstork pays homage to the city that had given him many opportunities early on, to help establish his career as composer. The first three movements describe Detroit Grit, Detroit Nocturne, and Detro...

Hailstork pays homage to the city that had given him many opportunities early on, to help establish his career as composer. The first three movements describe Detroit Grit, Detroit Nocturne, and Detro...

8 pages. Duration 3:00.