Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875–1912) was born in London to an African father and English mother and excelled as a violinist at the Royal College of Music. As a conductor and teacher, he made a significant impact on London's music scene, exploring American and African-American music. Dubbed 'the Black Mahler' in New York through his work as a conductor, he saw his career tragically cut short at the age of 37 by pneumonia. Despite his brief life, Coleridge-Taylor's legacy endures through his impactful compositions and cultural exchanges.

After hearing Brahms' final chamber work, specifically his Clarinet Quintet in 1891, Coleridge-Taylor was inspired to write his own, which he premiered in 1897. This quintet showcases Dvořák-inspired folk melodies and modal harmonies, notably in the opening themes of several movements. We hope you enjoy The United States Air Force Band's rendition of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's Clarinet Quintet.

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Quintet in F-sharp minor, Op.10. mvmt. III
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Technical Sgt. Kelly Cho, first violin
Master Sgt. Luke Wedge, second violin
Senior Master Sgt. Will Hurd, viola
Technical Sgt. Atticus Mellor-Goldman, cello
Senior Master Sgt. Blake Arrington, clarinet
Credits

Colonel Don Schofield - Executive Producer
Master Sgt. Kevin Cerovich - Producer/Videographer
Master Sgt. Tim Hilgert - Producer/Videographer
Senior Master Sgt. Blake Arrington - Asst. Producer
Senior Master Sgt. Jim DeVaughn - Audio/Lighting
Master Sgt. Pedro Rodríguez-Ramírez - Mixing Engineer
Master Sgt. Will Timmons - Video Editor