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November 27, 2008

Music in Honor of Thanksgiving

Today's show features lots of great American music and performances, from Barber's Violin Concerto to the beloved American tune, "Shenandoah." Plus, we'll have a performance of Beethoven's Sixth Symphony, with its depictions of thankful celebrations. Whether you're busy fixing the turkey, or just relaxing with loved ones, make Performance Today part of your Thanksgiving holiday.

Today's Playlist



hour 1

  • Jay Ungar and Molly Mason
    Overture from "Harvest Home Suite"
    Jay Ungar, fiddle, and Molly Mason, guitar, with the Nashville Chamber Orchestra and conductor Paul Gambill
  • Johann Sebastian Bach
    "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" from Cantata No. 137
    The Venezuelan Brass Ensemble with conductor Thomas Clamor
    Lucerne Festival, Lucerne, Switzerland
  • Johann Sebastian Bach
    Chorale No. 153, "Lord, Thee I Love"
    The East Coast Chamber Orchestra
    International Festival of Chamber Music, Schenectady, New York
  • Samuel Barber
    Violin Concerto, Op. 14
    Violinist James Ehnes with the Grand Teton Festival Orchestra and conductor Steven Sloane
    Grand Teton Music Festival, Teton Village, Wyoming
  • Aaron Copland
    "Hoe-Down" from "Rodeo"
    The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
    Kaul Auditorium, Portland, Oregon
  • George Antheil
    Second Movement from Sonata No. 2 for Violin, Piano and Drums
    Daniel Phillips, violin, and Gilbert Kalish, drums
    Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, New York City
  • Arthur Farwell
    "The Old Man's Love Song"
    Baritone Thomas Hampson and pianist Craig Rutenberg
    Right Track Studios, New York City
  • Traditional (Arranged by Frank Ticheli)
    "Shenandoah"
    The Dallas Wind Symphony with conductor Frank Ticheli
    Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas

hour 2

  • Peter Oshtroushko
    "Pioneer Waltz" and "Pig's Eye Reel" from "Dakota Themes"
    Peter Oshtroushko, fiddle, and friends
  • Mark O'Connor
    "Appalachia Waltz"
    Violinist Mark O'Connor and clarinetist Johnny Teyssier with the Young Artist Strings
    Music From Angel Fire, Angel Fire, New Mexico
  • Ludwig van Beethoven
    Symphony No. 6 in F, Op. 68 ("Pastoral")
    The Danish National Symphony Orchestra with conductor Thomas Dausgaard
    Danish Radio, Copenhagen, Denmark
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