Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912)
Nationality
English
Famous Works Involving Orchestra
Hiawatha Overture, African Heritage Symphonic Series
Fun Facts
- Coleridge-Taylor had a mother from England and a father who was a doctor from Sierra Leone.
- He met United States’ President Theodore Roosevelt.
- Coleridge-Taylor was a pioneer in integrating African music into his compositions.
Get to know Coleridge-Taylor in this video by Columbus Symphony Associate Principal Hornist Julia Rose!
Upcoming Columbus Symphony Concerts Featuring Coleridge-Taylor’s Music
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