Video: The Mitchells commemorate Black History Month

Brett and Angela Mitchell record music of African American composers at home in February 2021.

Brett and Angela Mitchell record music of African American composers at home in February 2021.

Published Feb 5, 2021 Updated Feb 26, 2021

DENVER — Every Friday throughout Black History Month, Brett Mitchell and his wife, soprano Angela Mitchell, released a new recording of an art song by an African American composer.


H. Leslie Adams
“For you there is no song”

On February 5, the Mitchells released “For You There Is No Song” (1960) by Cleveland native H. Leslie Adams (b. 1932).

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Florence Price
“Night”

On February 12, the Mitchells released “Night” (1946) by Little Rock native Florence Price (1887-1953).

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WILLIAM GRANT STILL
“GRIEF”

On February 19, the Mitchells released “Grief” (1953) by Mississippi native William Grant Still (1895-1978).

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JOHN W. WORK III
“SOLILOQUY”

On February 26, the Mitchells released “Soliloquy” (1946) by Tennessee native John W. Work III (1901-67).

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