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Adolphus Hailstork

Hailstork: John Henry's Big

Man vs. Machine

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Theodore Presser  |  SKU: 114-41445  |  Barcode: 9781598064087
  • Composer: Adolphus Hailstork (1941-)
  • Instrumentation: Piano, Trombone
  • Work: John Henry's Big (Man vs. Machine)
  • ISBN: 9781598064087
  • Size: 9 x 12.0 inches
  • Pages: 32

Description

Inspired by the tale of a legendary folk hero, Adolphus Hailstork's tour-de-force for trombone and piano is a riveting portrayal of the steely strength and stamina of John Henry, a former slave who helped build the American railroads and ultimately outperformed a steam engine. This composition uses quotes from the spiritual Every Time I Feel the Spirit and the folk song The Ballad of John Henry. for advanced players. Dur.: 13'

Theodore Presser

Hailstork: John Henry's Big

$30.00

Description

Inspired by the tale of a legendary folk hero, Adolphus Hailstork's tour-de-force for trombone and piano is a riveting portrayal of the steely strength and stamina of John Henry, a former slave who helped build the American railroads and ultimately outperformed a steam engine. This composition uses quotes from the spiritual Every Time I Feel the Spirit and the folk song The Ballad of John Henry. for advanced players. Dur.: 13'

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