For generations Americans from all walks of life have been inspired by Abraham Lincoln. This includes generations of American composers who have written a long list of works dedicated to or inspired by the history and words of the 16th President of the United States.
This episode looks at eight Lincoln-inspired works by eight different American composers.
Nashville Symphony Orchestra under Leonard Slatkin has just released a new recording of Pictures at an Exhibition with each movement transcribed for orchestra by a different arranger.
Some of the arrangers, like Vladimir Askhenazy and Leopold Stokowski are well known, others are not.
But all have been moved by Mussorgsky’s music, and all have created brilliant arrangements.
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