Apr 19 2011
Cane River Murals by Martin Ellerby
Posted by Doyle Bailey for Tour Natchitoches with Barbara
Big House, Melrose Plantation, 1833
The World Premier Performance of “Cane River Murals” by Martin Ellerby from Northern England, was performed April 17, 2011 at the 100th. Anniversary Concert of the Northwestern State Band, Natchitoches, Louisiana.
The work is based on the African House Murals by Clementine Hunter at Melrose Plantation.
Ellerby writes of his work:
“These pieces are not intended to be musical representations of the murals but reactions to them: more reflection on the images spiritually”.
It is the idea of the Cane River that binds the five separate movements together. They are as follows:
- Spring Planting (Spiritual)
- Wash Day (Scherzo)
- Baptism, Wedding, & Funeral (Triptych)
- Honky Tonk (Blues)
- Pecan Harvest (Celebration)
Tour Natchitoches with Barbara and make sure a visit to Melrose Plantation is on your itinerary. Experience the Murals of Clementine Hunter and you will be in touch with the sounds, sights, celebrations and moods suggested by the mural itself. You will not soon forget the experience.
Art From Her Heart, Clementine Hunter
See where the world famous artist Clementine Hunter lived. worked and painted.
Some excellent books are available at the gift shop and prints of her world recognized work is for sale. Your purchases will mean even more having come from the actual site where Clementine lived and worked.
Contact Tour Natchitoches with Barbara today and schedule your customized tour.
Call Barbara: (318) 352-5469 or (318) 663-5468
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