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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
A Bayou Legend
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 15, 1981
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Music
Original Title
A Bayou Legend
Director
John Thomson
Description
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.
