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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...

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.

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Rob

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?

Eva Elisabeth · 02-18-2019, 10:46 AM

Picayune Butler (the song he asked Lamon to play at Antietam)?

RJNorton · 02-18-2019, 12:17 PM

Excellent guess, Eva, but not correct.

RJNorton · 02-18-2019, 01:53 PM

Hint #1: Lincoln heard this song at Grover's Theatre.

Eva Elisabeth · 02-18-2019, 04:24 PM

We are coming, Father Abraham?

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.

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

AussieMick · 02-18-2019, 05:14 PM

I was going to say Dixie , too . I know it was Abe's favourite (ok, favorite)

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.

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?

AussieMick · (This post was last modified: 02-18-2019 10:09 PM by AussieMick.)

sounds like Volga Boatmen ... boating song ?
sounds a bit like
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leU1kbtIZUI

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.

Eva Elisabeth · (This post was last modified: 02-19-2019 05:07 AM by Eva Elisabeth.)

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).