{"product_id":"r-nathaniel-dett-the-ordering-of-moses","title":"R. Nathaniel Dett: The Ordering of Moses","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1937, Cincinnati's May Festival gave the world premiere of R. Nathaniel Dett's oratorio, \"The Ordering of Moses\", a 'Biblical Folk Scene' composed in 1932.  The event was broadcast live to the nation by NBC radio.  The present recording captures a thrilling 2014 concert of Dett's magnum opus, performed by four stellar vocal soloists, the May Festival Chorus, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, conducted by James Conlon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e REVIEWS\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConlon leads the Cincinnati musicians in a performance of radiant intensity. The chorus are in glorious communal voice and the Cincinnati Symphony blend elegance with vitality. How is it possible that a work as soaring and powerful as R. Nathaniel Dett’s The Ordering of Moses could have languished for so long?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-- Gramophone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is certainly a major milestone in African-American classical music—a fine piece, very well done!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-- American Record Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis brilliantly stirring 1937 oratorio receives its first commercial recording, live from Carnegie Hall. Excellent soloists with sensitive chorus and orchestra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-- BBC Music Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bridge Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":49604612849944,"sku":"090404946226","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/4346\/3192\/files\/3042445-2586970_a405ab27-5837-4961-b2be-e2dd75640123.jpg?v=1777750364","url":"https:\/\/hbdirect.com\/products\/r-nathaniel-dett-the-ordering-of-moses","provider":"HBDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}