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What were the high points of the GREAT PERFORMANCES telecast? the most moving? the most entertaining? the most informative?
Posted by: Maureen Cullen (mcullen@rockfound.org) Institution: Rockefeller Foundation Date posted: Tue Jun 17 13:19:41 1997 Message: The variety in the program was a surprise and delight. Most moving for me: Deep River, In the Woods, Sure on This Shining Night, Prayer to St. Catherine; most entertaining: Amor, Circus Parade; and by far most stirring: General Booth Enters Into Heaven. The most informative aspect of the narrative was the way it linked the progression and diversity of American musical styles to other cultural and social developments and to the visual arts.
Posted by: Lynn Wright (lwright@g-net.net) Institution: Bryan County Elementary School Date posted: Thu Jan 9 20:29:24 1997 Message: Everything about this program was terrific! I love art songs so it was a treat to hear such a diverse presentation as on this program. American art music isn't performed enough, especially vocal music, and this program begins to fill that void. More like this one would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Posted by: Rose Hirschel (RoseTravel@aol.com) Institution: Musicians' Travel Services Date posted: Thu Jan 9 18:47:22 1997 Message: This was a terrific program, demonstrating once again that American Music can hold it' own in any forum. How fortunate that Thomas Hampson invested the time and energy to organize this special event. My favorite performances were "General Booth....", Amor, and the Clown song performed by Jerry Hadley. Bravi tutti!
Posted by: Edythe Leonard (leonard@idir.net) Institution: Private Date posted: Thu Jan 9 16:53:36 1997 Message: I feel very grateful for the chance to hear these American songs. Each of the artists was a masterful interpreter. For me, Frederika von Stade's song about "Amor" stood out as delightfully humorous. I hope this program will be presented again. The stage settings were wonderfully appropriate to evoke a drawing room setting.
Posted by: david rush (darush@siu.edu) Institution: private Date posted: Thu Jan 9 14:10:35 1997 Message: I am wondering if there's a discography available of the selections sung? I know that Hampson has a great Stephen Foster disc, Upshaw has a recording of Copland's Dickenson songs, and Horne has her American songbook disc... all of which are wonderful. What others are available, recommended? Replies: (list all replies)
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