James, Philip, 1890-1975

Incorporates themes from incidental music to Iphigenia in Tauris (1937). Composed 1952. First performance Kilbourn Hall of the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York, 6 May 1967, Eastman-Rochester Symphony Orchestra, Howard Hanson conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

Based on the Welsh folk song Morfa Rhuddlan. Originally composed for organ 1951. This transcription for orchestra by the composer 1956. Also transcribed for band, 1957 (see callno.: 5668).--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

Inspired by the hills outside the town of Chaumont, Haute-Marne, France. Composed 1948. First performance New York University, New York, 2 May 1951, Washington Square College Orchestra, Frederic Kurzweil conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

The name Il Riposo is taken from a 16th century style of religious painting. Movement I suggested by Jan van Eyck's altarpiece the March of the Magi. Movement II after a Byzantine mosaic in the basilica of Saint Apollinare-Nuovo at Ravenna; Movement III suggested by a painting in the Riposo style by Anthony Van Dyck. Movement II based on an old Roman tune, Urbs Beata Jerusalem. Movements I and III originally composed 1921, as part of the composer's choral setting of Stabat Mater Speciosa with text by Jacopone da Todi (1230-1306). Movement II is new. First performance of this suite New York, Radio Station WOR, 7 May 1934, Bamberger Symphony, the composer conducting. Also exists is an arrangement for organ solo (1950) called Christmas Suite.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

This work incorporates in part the Overture to a Comedy (Bret Harte Overture no. 2, 1924). Composed 1934. First performance New York, 20 December 1936, New York Philharmonic, John Barbirolli conductor. Awarded honorable mention in the American Composers' Contest sponsored by the New York Philharmonic, 1936.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

Based on 12 Welsh folk tunes. Composed 1935, originally for small orchestra. Revised 1937. First performance WOR Radio, New York, 14 November 1935, Bamberger Little Symphony Orchestra, the composer conducting. First performance of this revision New York, 18 February 1940, New York City Symphony Orchestra, the composer conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

Professor of music and department chairman at New York University; organist, choir director, and composer.

Theme is the Irish ballad. Commissioned by CBS of New York. Composed 1939, originally for small orchestra. This arrangement 1940. First performance on WABC Radio, New York, 28 November 1939, CBS Orchestra, Howard Barlow conductor. First performance of this arrangement Brooklyn, 21 February 1948, Fine Art Symphony, Frederic Kurzweil conductor. Dedicated to Ella and Percy Grainger.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

Composed 1931. First performance Carnegie Hall, New York, 15 March 1938, Woman's Symphony Orchestra, Antonia Brico conductor. Awarded first prize of $500 by the Women's Symphony Orchestra, 1938.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

Composed 1931. First performance in a broadcast from New York, 8 May 1932, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Eugene Goossens conductor. Awarded first prize of $5000 in the National Broadcasting Orchestral Awards, 1932.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

Composed 1943. First performance in a recording for the Society of Participating Artists, Vienna, December 1952, the Vienna Philharmonic, F. Charles Adler conductor. Revised 1961.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

Composed 1949. First performance Rochester, New York, 7 May 1966, Eastman-Rochester Symphony Orchestra, Howard Hanson conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

Composer.

Philip James was conductor of the Bamberger Little Symphony, WOR, 1929-1938; Professor at New York University, 1934-1975.