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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Music

Duration:

90 minutes

Year:

1981

Director:

John Thomson

Cast:
Carmen Balthrop

Aurore

Gary Burgess

Bazile

Cullen Maiden

Raeschelle Potter

Clothilde

Crew:
Ed Van Cleef

Executive Producer

George Riesenberger

Lighting Director

Russell McCullough

Cinematography

Leonard de Paur

Music Director

John Thomson

Director