Cascarino, Romeo

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 This work had been withdrawn from circulation by the composer for a number of years, which is why it did not appear in the cumulative catalog published in 1978, but the edition we have now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