1947

Dream Cycle

Composed by Irene Britton Smith

Song Collection

Dream Cycle is a song cycle by Irene Britton Smith that sets the poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar. The cycle contains four songs, and was completed in 1947.

Audio Tracks

“Over the Hills” (from “Dream Cycle”)
Alexis Davis-Hazell, mezzo-soprano and Rosalyn Wright Floyd, piano1:13

Irene Britton Smith

Composer

Paul Laurence Dunbar

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

2022

Date

University of California, Irvine, Winifred Smith Hall

Location

This recording was part of a 8pm concert ("My Sister’s Keeper") on Friday, October 14, 2022 during the 25th Anniversary African American Art Song Alliance Conference. The concert venue was Winifred Smith Hall at the University of California, Irvine.

“By the Pool” (from “Dream Cycle”)
Alexis Davis-Hazell, mezzo-soprano and Rosalyn Wright Floyd, piano1:42

Irene Britton Smith

Composer

Paul Laurence Dunbar

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

2022

Date

University of California, Irvine, Winifred Smith Hall

Location

This recording was part of a 8pm concert ("My Sister’s Keeper") on Friday, October 14, 2022 during the 25th Anniversary African American Art Song Alliance Conference. The concert venue was Winifred Smith Hall at the University of California, Irvine.

“Sunset” (from “Dream Cycle”)
Alexis Davis-Hazell, mezzo-soprano and Rosalyn Wright Floyd, piano2:02

Irene Britton Smith

Composer

Paul Laurence Dunbar

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

2022

Date

University of California, Irvine, Winifred Smith Hall

Location

This recording was part of a 8pm concert ("My Sister’s Keeper") on Friday, October 14, 2022 during the 25th Anniversary African American Art Song Alliance Conference. The concert venue was Winifred Smith Hall at the University of California, Irvine.

“Why Fades a Dream” (from “Dream Cycle”)
Alexis Davis-Hazell, mezzo-soprano and Rosalyn Wright Floyd, piano3:23

Irene Britton Smith

Composer

Paul Laurence Dunbar

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

2022

Date

University of California, Irvine, Winifred Smith Hall

Location

This recording was part of a 8pm concert ("My Sister’s Keeper") on Friday, October 14, 2022 during the 25th Anniversary African American Art Song Alliance Conference. The concert venue was Winifred Smith Hall at the University of California, Irvine.

“Why Fades a Dream?” (from “Dream Cycle”)
Tyrese Byrd, tenor; Sara Chiesa, piano3:00

Irene Britton Smith

Composer

Paul Laurence Dunbar

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

2021

Date

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Location

This recording was made possible by a grant from the University of Michigan, as part of the "Black Composer Speaks" Project.

Songs

Over the Hills1947 · Dream CycleIrene Britton SmithPaul Laurence DunbarBy the Pool1947 · Dream CycleIrene Britton SmithPaul Laurence DunbarSunset1947 · Dream CycleIrene Britton SmithPaul Laurence DunbarWhy Fades a Dream1947 · Dream CycleIrene Britton SmithPaul Laurence Dunbar