Wilhelmenia Fernandez sings Favorite Spirituals

Overview

Wilhelmenia Fernandez, soprano  

George Darden, piano   

1. My Lord What a Mornin’,
2. Oh What a Beautiful City
3. His Eye Is On the Sparrow,
4. He’s Gone Away
5. You Can Tell The World,
6. He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
7. Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit,
8. Were You There
9. Witness,
10. Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child,
11. Honor Honor
12. Ride On King Jesus,
13. The Lord’s Prayer

Wilhelmenia Fernandez, who, aside from her countless concert and opera performances, is perhaps still best known for her remarkable performance as the DIVA in the award winning film of the same name. This delightful CD presents this American soprano in a program of 13 of the most popular “Negro Spirituals”.

PHCD134 presents American soprano Wilhelmenia Fernandez—celebrated for her concert, opera, and film performances—in a moving collection of thirteen classic spirituals. Accompanied by pianist George Darden, she brings warmth, clarity, and emotional depth to favorites such as My Lord, What a Mornin’, His Eye Is on the Sparrow, Were You There, and Ride On, King Jesus. This recording highlights Fernandez’s expressive artistry and the enduring power of the spiritual tradition.