Maxwell, Charles, 1892-1962

Suggested by Vachel Lindsay's poem The Congo. Composed 1946 under the title Then I had a vision (after a line from the poem), Toccata and Coda Religioso. First performance Burbank, California, 2 March 1947, Burbank Symphony Orchestra, Leo Damiani conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Congo spirituale : ballet for orchestra / Charles Maxwell. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52926612

Composed 1955. First performance Burbank, California, 4 February 1956, Burbank Symphony Orchestra, Leo Damiani conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Overture : Plymouth rock / Charles Maxwell. 1955. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52926620

Composed 1959. First performance Redondo, California, 7 October 1960, Beach Cities Symphony, Louis Palange conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Punch and Judy : overture / Charles Maxwell. 1959. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52926625

Employs such well known Foster themes as: Camptown Races, Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair, Old Folks at Home, and Oh, Susanna! Commissioned by the Burbank Symphony. Composed 1956. First performance Burbank, California, 26 August 1956, Burbank Symphony, Leo Damiani conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Overture : Stephen Foster / Charles Maxwell. 1956. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52926637