Five studies on Afro-American themes. The music wavers between reminiscences of the Spirituals and elements of free inspiration, although there is a clear link with the famous ‘Suites’ by the master of the genre, Johann Sebastian Bach.
Difficulty rating: moderate to difficult
Instrumental piece
Solo cello
20 mins
5 parts: after Nobody Knows, after Sometimes I Feel, after Down By the Riverside, after Oh ! When the Saints, after Go Down, Moses