A Bayou Legend

William Grant Still's all-black opera performed for the first time on television since its 1941 composition. Based on a Southern folk tale, the opera depicts a young idealist who finds himself falling in love with a mystical spirit.

Music

Release: 1981-06-15Runtime: 90 minRating: 0 (0)

Cast

Carmen Balthrop

Aurore

Gary Burgess

Bazile

Cullen Maiden

Raeschelle Potter

Clothilde

Crew

Russell McCullough

Cinematography

Leonard de Paur

Music Director

John Thomson

Director

Ed Van Cleef

Executive Producer

George Riesenberger

Lighting Director

Curtis W. Davis

Producer

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