New Classical Tracks: Oratorio shines a light on Underground Railroad conductor William Still

New Classical Tracks with Julie Amacher

English - June 17, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 164 ratings
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'Sanctuary Road' shines a light on William Still, a conductor of the Underground Railroad. Not only did Still risk his life helping people find freedom, he chronicled their stories and their struggles. This week on New Classical Tracks, librettist Mark Campbell, soprano Laquita Mitchell, and composer Paul Moravec discuss the significance of these stories and this powerful work.