1988

3 Songs, Op.41 (Song Cycle for Baritone and Piano)

Composed by Robert Owens
Text by Claude McKay
This song cycle by Robert Owens sets the poetry of Claude McKay. Owens dedicates this cycle: "In memorium George Jackson"

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“The Lynching” (from “Three Songs for Baritone,” op. 41)
Alan Williams, bass-baritone; Kathryn Goodson, piano5:53

Robert Owens

Composer

Claude McKay

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.

“The Lynching” (from “3 Songs, Op.41 (Song Cycle for Baritone and Piano)”)
Donnie Ray Albert, baritone; Marvin Mills, piano4:49

Robert Owens

Composer

Claude McKay

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

2022

Date

Irvine, California

Location

This recording was part of a 1pm concert ("Fires of Justice") 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.

“If We Must Die” (from “3 Songs, Op.41 (Song Cycle for Baritone and Piano)”)
Donnie Ray Albert, baritone; Marvin Mills, piano2:51

Robert Owens

Composer

Claude McKay

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

2022

Date

Irvine, California

Location

This recording was part of a 1pm concert ("Fires of Justice") 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.

“To the White Fiends” (from “3 Songs, Op.41 (Song Cycle for Baritone and Piano)”)
Donnie Ray Albert, baritone; Marvin Mills, piano3:26

Robert Owens

Composer

Claude McKay

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

2022

Date

Irvine, California

Location

This recording was part of a 1pm concert ("Fires of Justice") 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.

Songs

The Lynching1988 · 3 Songs, Op.41 (Song Cycle for Baritone and Piano)Robert OwensClaude McKayIf We Must Die1988 · 3 Songs, Op.41 (Song Cycle for Baritone and Piano)Robert OwensClaude McKayTo the White Fiends1988 · 3 Songs, Op.41 (Song Cycle for Baritone and Piano)Robert OwensClaude McKay

Sheet Music

3 songs for Baritone and Piano, Op. 41

Robert Owens
The Lynching, If We Must Die, To the White Fiends
Baritone
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