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
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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
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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
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Chorale No. 153, "Lord, Thee I Love"
The East Coast Chamber Orchestra
International Festival of Chamber Music, Schenectady, New York
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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
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Aaron Copland
"Hoe-Down" from "Rodeo"
The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
Kaul Auditorium, Portland, Oregon
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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
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Arthur Farwell
"The Old Man's Love Song"
Baritone Thomas Hampson and pianist Craig Rutenberg
Right Track Studios, New York City
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Traditional (Arranged by Frank Ticheli)
"Shenandoah"
The Dallas Wind Symphony with conductor Frank Ticheli
Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas
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Peter Oshtroushko
"Pioneer Waltz" and "Pig's Eye Reel" from "Dakota Themes"
Peter Oshtroushko, fiddle, and friends
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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
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 6 in F, Op. 68 ("Pastoral")
The Danish National Symphony Orchestra with conductor Thomas Dausgaard
Danish Radio, Copenhagen, Denmark