Grief (William Grant Still) - Brian Sussman, Tenor Principal Vocal Artis

Written By Christie Browning

In celebrating Black History Month, Heartland Sings Tenor Principal Vocal Artist, Brian Sussman (accompanied by Maestro Nance), present "Grief" by William Grant Still.

Still (1895-1978) was an American composer and the first African-American to conduct a professional symphony orchestra in the United States. Still was a prolific composer of operas, ballets, symphonies and art songs.

This piece "Grief" was composed in 1953 with text by LeRoy V. Brant. The poem was inspired during a visit to a local cemetery where Brant saw a statue of an angel with his head buried in his arms weeping.

Christie Browning

Christie is a five-time HSPA award-winning writer with a long resume of creative, compelling writing. Her background includes journalism and marketing, which allows her to bring a specialized voice to the pieces created for her clients. On her own, Christie has written for newspapers, online magazines and major publications. For her clients, Christie produces web designs, press and media releases, blog articles, downloadable worksheets and flyers as well as social media content. Her long-time career as an entrepreneur gives her unique insight into what her clients need to promote their products, services and messages.

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