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January 19, 2009

In honor of a great man

Today's show honors Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. We'll take you to Atlanta to hear last week's King Celebration concert. Given every year at Morehouse College, King's alma mater, this year's concert features performances by the Atlanta Symphony with conductor Robert Spano, and the combined choirs of Spelman and Morehouse colleges.

Today's Playlist



hour 1

  • Traditional (Arranged by Samuel Colerige-Taylor)
    "Deep River"
    Violinist Rachel Barton-Pine and pianist Matthew Hagle
  • Nicolas Flagello
    "The Passion of Martin Luther King"
    Baritone Donnie Ray Albert with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Spelman and Morehouse College Glee Clubs, and conductor Robert Spano
    Martin Luther King, Jr. Chapel, Atlanta
  • Giuseppe Verdi
    Overture to "La Forza del Destino"
    The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra with conductor Robert Spano
    Martin Luther King, Jr. Chapel, Atlanta
  • Rev. Thomas Dorsey
    "Precious Lord, Take my Hand"
    Singer Mahalia Jackson, pianist Mildred Falls, and organist Ralph Jones

hour 2

  • Traditional
    "The Battle of Jericho"
    The Moses Hogan Singers and conductor Moses Hogan
  • Traditional
    "My God is So High"
    Soprano Barbara Hendricks with the Moses Hogan Singers and conductor Moses Hogan
  • Daniel Bernard Roumain
    "Hip Hop Essay No. 2"
    The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra with conductor Chelsea Tipton
    Martin Luther King, Jr. Chapel, Atlanta
  • Ludwig van Beethoven
    Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67
    The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra with conductor Robert Spano
    Martin Luther King, Jr. Chapel, Atlanta
  • Traditional (Arranged by Dr. Uzee Brown, Jr.)
    "We Shall Overcome"
    The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Spelman and Morehouse College Glee Clubs with conductor Robert Spano
    Martin Luther King, Jr. Chapel, Atlanta
  • John Rosamond Johnson
    "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing"
    The Imani Winds
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