A Far Cry Performs George Walker's "Lyric for Strings"

www.afarcry.org
George Walker’s “Lyric for Strings” was originally titled “Lament” at its premiere in 1946. It is dedicated to the memory of his grandmother, Malvina King, who had related stories to him about her experience as a slave.
From A Far Cry’s performance of “American Noir” on Nov 1, 2019. A Far Cry performs a set of pieces by American composers that commemorate both private and public death. The four pieces in this set were written between 1935 and 1960 by people whose lives were threatened by racism, bigotry, and persecution.
To hear this piece within the context of the complete set, here is the playlist entitled "Four American Laments" • Four American Laments

[@stephenjablonsky1941]

Consonant! Perfect music for the madness of 2020. What with all the fires, hurricanes, viruses, and Trump lies I may listen to this every day.

[@dgunde13gunderson78]

God bless! just love what you're doing!!! just got vivian fine's equally beautiful Elegy to listen to while I cry for Ukraine disaster! Douglas Gunderson viola, piano, guitar, recorders, organ and poet of SD CA

[@onlykarlhenning]

Exquisite!

[@xbranx12]

A beautiful piece and beautifully rendered, thank you

[@zeenatali4073]

That’s so beautiful it’s a sound that is beautiful

[@mariopinot9884]

Nice