Samuel Coleridge-Taylor - A life of Music and Colour

Samuel Coleridge Taylor, born to an English mother and Sierra Leonean father, was a renowned English composer and activist. Educated at the Royal College of Music, he was mentored by Charles Stanford. Taylor's compositions, influenced by African music, were groundbreaking. His work, including 'The Song of Hiawatha', gained immense popularity, leading to US tours and an invitation to the White House by President Roosevelt. Despite facing racial prejudice, his legacy endures through musicians like Julian Joseph.

Where did Samuel Coleridge Taylor study composition?

• Berklee College of Music

• Juilliard School

• Royal College of Music

• Royal Academy of Music

Which traditional music heavily influenced Taylor's compositions?

• Indian

• African

• Chinese

• Latin American

What is the name of the trilogy that includes 'Hiawatha's Wedding Feast'?

• The Magic Flute

• The Four Seasons

• The Ring Cycle

• The Song of Hiawatha

Which U.S. President invited Taylor to the White House?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• William Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

Which jazz pianist is known for performing Taylor's 'Deep River'?

• Chick Corea

• Julian Joseph

• Keith Jarrett

• Herbie Hancock