Cascarino, Romeo

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From the opera in 3 acts with libretto by Peggy Oppenlander about the founding father of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. Composed 1955-65; totally revised 1972-1973. First performance Philadelphia, 14 November 1975, Orchestra Society of Philadelphia, Sidney Rothstein conductor. For other excerpts from this opera see callnos. 8275 (Prison interlude) and 8276 (Sea interlude).--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of William Penn : Prelude (Cross and crown) / libretto by Peggy Oppenlander ; music by Romeo Cascarino. [196-?] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 51268100

Inspired by Longfellow's description of Nova Scotia in his poem Evangeline. Composed 1953. First performance New Orleans, February 1960, New Orleans Philharmonic, Alexander Hilsberg conductor. Won the Benjamin Award, 1960.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of The Acadian land : concertante for wood-winds, horns, harp, celeste, percussion, string orchestra / Romeo Cascarino. 1954. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 45205872

Composed in 1941.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Spring pastorale : for orchestra / Romeo Cascarino. 1941. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 45205886

Opera in 3 acts with libretto by Peggy Oppenlander about the founding father of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. Composed 1955-65. For excerpts from this opera see callnos.: 8275 (Prison interlude), 8276 (Sea interlude), 8277 (Prelude) and 243k (Prayer for Philadelphia).--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of William Penn : cross and crown : opera in three acts, five scenes, based on William Penn's 'Holy Experiment' / libretto by Peggy Oppenlander ; music by Romeo Cascarino. 1965. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 45205887

Composed 1953. This work had been withdrawn from circulation by the composer for a number of years, which is why it did not appear in the cumulative catalog published in 1978, but the edition we have now is that "authorized" by the composer.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Portrait of Galatea : (a tone painting) / Romeo Cascarino. 1950. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 45205875

Commissioned by the Charles Weidman Ballet Company 1948. Composed 1948. First performance New York, winter of 1949, the composer conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Prospice : (ballet) / by Romeo Cascarino. 1948. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 45205878

Composed 1955. First performance London, 17 May 1957, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Ferdinand Liva conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Pygmalion : (ballet) / Romeo Cascarino. 1956. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 45205883

Composed 1942.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Epitaph for a soldier / Romeo Cascarino. 1942. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 45205873

Inspired by the poem "Grass" by Carl Sandburg. Composed 1945. Dedicated to the composer's father.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Blades of grass : for english horn and string orchestra (harp) / by Romeo Cascarino. [1946]. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 51268085

Composed 1945.

Inspired by the poem "Grass" by Carl Sandburg. Composed 1945.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Blades of grass / by Romeo Cascarino. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 45205863

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creatorOf Cascarino, Romeo. Prospice : (ballet) / by Romeo Cascarino. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf Cascarino, Romeo. Spring pastorale : for orchestra / Romeo Cascarino. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf Cascarino, Romeo. Epitaph for a soldier / Romeo Cascarino. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf Cascarino, Romeo. [Pathways of love : eight songs for voice and orchestra] . Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf Cascarino, Romeo. Blades of grass / by Romeo Cascarino. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
referencedIn Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874-1951. Serge Koussevitzky Archive, 1920-1976 (bulk: 1924-1951) Library of Congress. Music Division
creatorOf Cascarino, Romeo. Danny boy / words by Fred E. Weatherly ; accompaniment and orchestral arrangement by Romeo Cascarino. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf Cascarino, Romeo. The Acadian land : concertante for wood-winds, horns, harp, celeste, percussion, string orchestra / Romeo Cascarino. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf Cascarino, Romeo. The sultan to his love : for baritone and orchestra / by Romeo Cascarino ; poems by E.E. Cummings (from "Orientale"). Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf Cascarino, Romeo. Portrait of Galatea : (a tone painting) / Romeo Cascarino. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf Cascarino, Romeo. William Penn : cross and crown : opera in three acts, five scenes, based on William Penn's 'Holy Experiment' / libretto by Peggy Oppenlander ; music by Romeo Cascarino. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf Cascarino, Romeo. Meditation [and] elegy for strings : on hearing Poe's Annabel Lee / music by Romeo Cascarino. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf Cascarino, Romeo. William Penn : Prelude (Cross and crown) / libretto by Peggy Oppenlander ; music by Romeo Cascarino. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
referencedIn The Moldenhauer Archives at Harvard University: Correspondence, literary manuscripts, sound recordings, and other material, 1873-2001. Houghton Library
referencedIn The Moldenhauer Archives at Harvard University: Manuscript music compositions, 1880-1985. Houghton Library
creatorOf Fuller, Melanie. Melanie Fuller, bassoon ... [sound recording] : senior recital, Tuesday, April 4, 2006, 7:30 pm, Recital Hall. University of Central Oklahoma, Chambers Library
creatorOf Cascarino, Romeo. Pygmalion : (ballet) / Romeo Cascarino. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf Cascarino, Romeo. Variations for piano / by Romeo Cascarino. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Aaron Copland Collection, 1841-1991, (bulk 1911-1990) Library of Congress. Music Division
creatorOf Cascarino, Romeo. Blades of grass : for english horn and string orchestra (harp) / by Romeo Cascarino. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
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associatedWith Copland, Aaron, 1900-1990 person
associatedWith Cummings, E. E. (Edward Estlin), 1894-1962. person
associatedWith Fuller, Melanie. person
correspondedWith Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874-1951 person
associatedWith Moldenhauer, Hans person
correspondedWith Moldenhauer, Hans, collector. person
associatedWith Oppenlander, Peggy. person
associatedWith Penn, William, 1644-1718 person
associatedWith Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849. person
associatedWith Sandburg, Carl, 1878-1967. person
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Nova Scotia
Subject
Ballet
Concertos (Orchestra)
English horn with orchestra
English horn with string orchestra
Galatea, sea nymph (Greek deity)
Operas
Opera
Orchestral music
Pygmalion (Greek mythology)
Songs (Medium voice) with orchestra
Songs with orchestra
String orchestra music
Symphonic poems
Variations (Piano)
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Birth 1922-09-28

Death 2002-01-08

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