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RE: Extra Credit Questions - Eva Elisabeth - 02-17-2019 04:24 PM
That was a good question, Roger! Can't help it, the piece sounds a bit like Schostakowitsch composing for Oktoberfest...
RE: Extra Credit Questions - Rob Wick - 02-17-2019 10:06 PM
Quote:I am not sure, Rob, as I am not knowledgeable on polkas. All I can say is that this particular polka was first played during Lincoln's Presidency.
I was curious, Roger, because it reminded me of a piece that is on the soundtrack to Ken Burns' documentary called the "Palmyra Schottische."
There was also one written about Abraham Lincoln, although I haven't found a version being played.
Best
Rob
RE: Extra Credit Questions - RJNorton - 02-18-2019 05:44 AM
Let's try one more music question.
Abraham Lincoln sometimes asked for certain music to be played.
Here is an example of a piece of music he liked.
What is the name of this?
RE: Extra Credit Questions - Eva Elisabeth - 02-18-2019 10:46 AM
Picayune Butler (the song he asked Lamon to play at Antietam)?
RE: Extra Credit Questions - RJNorton - 02-18-2019 12:17 PM
Excellent guess, Eva, but not correct.
RE: Extra Credit Questions - RJNorton - 02-18-2019 01:53 PM
Hint #1: Lincoln heard this song at Grover's Theatre.
RE: Extra Credit Questions - Eva Elisabeth - 02-18-2019 04:24 PM
We are coming, Father Abraham?
RE: Extra Credit Questions - RJNorton - 02-18-2019 04:51 PM
Nope. Hint #2: Lincoln heard this tune while attending the same show on two different occasions at Grover's, and he also requested the Marine Band to play it.
RE: Extra Credit Questions - GustD45 - 02-18-2019 05:11 PM
Is it Dixie? Didn't sound like but what do I know. I'm going to guess Dixie and that's my final answer
RE: Extra Credit Questions - AussieMick - 02-18-2019 05:14 PM
I was going to say Dixie , too . I know it was Abe's favourite (ok, favorite)
RE: Extra Credit Questions - RJNorton - 02-18-2019 05:57 PM
Gust and Michael, I understand your thinking, but unfortunately "Dixie" is not correct.
Hint #3: The correct tune was not written by an American.
RE: Extra Credit Questions - L Verge - 02-18-2019 07:54 PM
It doesn't sound like Shakespeare, but could it have been in Merry Wives of Windsor or Midsummer's Night?
RE: Extra Credit Questions - AussieMick - 02-18-2019 10:00 PM
sounds like Volga Boatmen ... boating song ?
sounds a bit like
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leU1kbtIZUI
RE: Extra Credit Questions - RJNorton - 02-19-2019 04:55 AM
Good guesses, everyone, but not correct.
Hint #4: The music is from an opera which Lincoln saw at Grover's.
RE: Extra Credit Questions - Eva Elisabeth - 02-19-2019 05:01 AM
Martha? ( https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RXawa90YU2s is nicer IMO)
Faust? (The ballet music of Faust is the nicest, but he didn't live to see that as it was added in the 1869).