Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Video from the inauguration
You can watch the San Francisco Girls Chorus and the San Francisco Boys Chorus perform "America The Beautiful", "American Hymn", and "Hymn To Freedom" at yesterday's inauguration, thanks to Kron4 News.
CLICK HERE to view the performances.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
A Message From The Peterson Family
The Peterson family is thrilled and honoured to have been able to watch the historic occasion that is Barack Obama's Inauguration as the 44th President of the United States of America. To have "Hymn To Freedom" sung as one of the pieces done by the San Francisco Boys Chorus and the San Francisco Girls Chorus was an immense honour to Dr. Peterson's memory and legacy.
We would like to thank Harriette Hamilton for writing lyrics that bring a message of hope, strength, and peace to the world.
We would also like to thank Ian Robertson and Susan McMane for choosing to include this song in their repertoire for the program. We congratulate the members of the choruses for their outstanding performance, not only of "Hymn To Freedom", but of all their selections.
Dr. Peterson would have been so proud of this entire occasion, but especially of this performance, and we feel that his presence was strongly felt both in our hearts and in the music.
This was an absolutely historic day and this generation is fortunate to have a President that can bring change to not only the United States, but to the entire world.
We congratulate President Obama and wish him strength and Godspeed on the journey ahead.
Please visit the websites of the San Francisco Boys Chorus and the San Francisco Girls Chorus for more information on their performances, recordings, and history.
CLICK HERE to watch the Choruses perform "Hymn To Freedom", "America The Beautiful", and "American Song"
Once again thank you, and God bless.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
"Hymn To Freedom" To Be Sung at Barack Obama's Inauguration
OscarPeterson.com is very proud to announce that on January 20th, 2009, Oscar Peterson's "Hymn To Freedom" will be one of the six songs to be performed jointly by The San Francisco Boys Chorus and San Francisco Girls Chorus as part of the inaugural ceremonies for President Barack Obama.
We are thrilled that this song, which with Harriette Hamilton's very moving lyrics played a significant part in the Civil Rights Movement, will now have a part in this significant, historic occasion. This is a tremendous honour for Oscar Peterson and we are very thankful and proud.
Please CLICK HERE
to read Dr. Peterson's recollection of the time when the song was written.
"Hymn To Freedom"
Music by: Oscar Peterson
Words by: Harriette Hamilton
When every heart joins every heart
And together yearns for liberty
That's when we'll be free
When every hand joins every hand
And together molds our destiny
That's when we'll be free
Any hour any day
The time soon will come
When men will live in dignity
That's when we'll be free
When every man joins in our song
And together singing harmony
That's when we'll be free
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Happy Holidays
OscarPeterson.com would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
In Remembrance: One Year Later
The Peterson family would like to take this opportunity to thank the public for their outpouring of love and support during this past year.
On December 23, 2007 we lost the great Dr. Oscar Peterson.
Today, on December 23, 2008 we are celebrating his wonderful life.
His music, and his spirit, still resonate in our lives.
He will always be remembered as the man with the best laugh, smile, and of course that amazing talent, which had no limits and no boundaries.
We love you, and we certainly miss you.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Hal Leonard Music Books
Please CLICK HERE to visit the Hal Leonard website where you will find all the above listed Oscar Peterson music books, and more to come.Please CLICK HERE for the Hal Leonard homepage to see what other items they have made available for you.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
The Complete Clef/Mercury Rec. Of The Oscar Peterson Trio
Introducing the Complete Clef/Mercury Recordings of the Oscar Peterson Trio.Now Available!
Mosaic Records has just issued this beautiful boxed set of 7 CDs of the Oscar Peterson Trio's recordings from the early 1950s. This set also includes a beautiful booklet with biographical information, photos, and specific information about the recordings.
Please CLICK HERE to visit Mosaic Records website for more details.
