Memorial Day began as a day to honor the fallen soldiers of the American Civil War. Today, we celebrate and honor all those who have given their lives in service to their country. Cantus, PT's Artists in Residence, join host Fred Child today for music and conversation in honor of Memorial Day.
Episode Playlist
Hour 1
Eleni Karaindrou: An Ode of Tears
Maria Bildea, harp
Kevin Puts: Elegy for Brass
The Bay Brass
Samuel Barber: Commando March
The United States Marine Band, Captain Michelle A. Rakers, conductor
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
Samuel Barber: Summer Music for Wind Quintet, Op. 31
Tara Helen O'Connor, flute, Stephen Taylor, oboe, Bil Jackson, clarinet, Frank Morelli, bassoon, David Jolley, horn
Music from Angel Fire, Taos, New Mexico
Samuel Barber: Adagio for Strings, Op. 11
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Peter Oundjian, conductor
Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto, Ontario
Antonio Vivaldi: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315 (Summer)
James Ehnes, violin and conductor, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Town Hall, Melbourne, Australia
Rob Moose: Excerpt from New Old River Music: Traditional Melodies
The Punch Brothers, David Shifrin, clarinet
Chamber Music Northwest, Portland, Oregon
Hour 2
Traditional (Arranged by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw): Lowlands
Cantus, Alan Dunbar, baritone
John Mackey: Aurora Awakes
The Dallas Wind Symphony, Jerry Junkin, conductor
Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas
Perfchat with Cantus: Perfchat
Traditional (Arranged by David Hamilton): May the Road Rise to Meet You
Cantus
First Lutheran Church, Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Lee Hoiby: Last Letter Home
Cantus
First Lutheran Church, Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Traditional (Arranged by Aaron Humble): Sweet By and By
Cantus
First Lutheran Church, Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Timothy C. Takach: Luceat Eis
Cantus
First Lutheran Church, Columbia Heights, Minnesota
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