The story behind the American national song

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4 years ago

July 4, 2020

The story behind the American national song

Katharine Lee Bates, a 33-year-old English literary teacher at Wellesley College, took part in a “carefree expedition to Pike’s Peak” in Colorado in 1893 when she looked out “over the ocean like a fertile country that spreads so far under the vast sky. . “

In an instant, he said, “the opening sentence of the hymn floated to my mind.” The lines become “America the Beautiful.”

Everyone knows the first verse, with its rise “the waves of the wheat” and “the majesty of the purple mountain.” But how many have read – let alone sung – the whole song?

This complete song is more than poetic appreciation of the natural wonders of this country. This awakens America’s ever-expanding vitality, celebrates its storied past and – most importantly – awakens its unlimited future potential.

It praised the pioneer ancestors who defeated “the path of freedom. . . crossing the wilderness “and paying tribute to the defenders of the nation in war,” the brave heroes. . . who is more than their loved ones themselves. “

Furthermore: It looks forward to a day when America’s “alabaster cities” will finally “sparkle with human tears.”

This song always evokes deep emotions. “I can’t read dialogue without swallowing too much,” an early reader wrote Bates. The voice shook as the crowd solemnly sang songs outside the White House in 1941 after Pearl Harbor and, six decades later, at Ground Zero after 9/11.

In 1979, Pope John Paul II read his earnest prayer – “America, America, God bestowed his mercy on you” – when he got off his plane on his first trip to this country.

Many impressive recordings and performances – from Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson, Mariah Carey and others – all share a touching simplicity, without the vocal acrobatics that too often accompanies “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Music plays a big role in the song’s mystique. Samuel Howe, a church organist, composed it on the 1882 ferry trip from Coney Island to his home in Newark – for a completely different hymn. It was attached to the words of Bates in 1904 after his death.

Today is of course a day to fully appreciate this extraordinary appreciation for America and all that it represents. Have a noble Fourth!

“Beautiful America”

By Katharine Lee Bates (1859-1929)
Music by Samuel Augustus Howe (1847-1903)

O beautiful for the vast sky,
For wheat waves,
For the majesty of the purple mountain
On a fruitful plain!
America! America!
God pours out His mercy on you
And crown your kindness with brotherhood
From the sea to the shining sea!

O beautiful for pilgrims feet
The intense, fiery stress
The road to freedom beats
Crossing the wilderness!
America! America!
God fix every defect,
Confirm your soul in self-control,
Your freedom in law!

O beautiful for proven heroes
In a dispute that liberates.
Who more than loves their own country
And grace is more than life!
America! America!
May your golden Lord be purified
Until all success becomes nobleness
And every benefit is divine!

O beautiful for patriot dreams
That looks after years
Your marble cities shine
Not affected by human tears!
America! America!
God pours out His mercy on you
And crown your kindness with brotherhood
From the sea to the shining sea!

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Portuguese historical films will premiere on 29 December.

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1 year ago

December 20, 2022

Herb Adkins

Portuguese historical films will premiere on 29 December.

Method Media Bermuda will present the documentary FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda on Thursday, December 29 at the Underwater Research Institute of Bermuda.

A spokesperson said: “Method Media is proud to bring Bermuda Fabric: Portugal History to Bermuda for its 5th and 6th showing at the Bermuda Underwater Observatory. In November and December 2019, Cloth: A Portuguese Story in Bermuda had four sold-out screenings. Now that Bermuda has reopened after the pandemic, it’s time to bring the film back for at least two screenings.

“There are tickets Ptix.bm For $ 20 – sessions at 15:30 and 18:00. Both screenings will be followed by a short Q&A session.

Director and producer Milton Raboso says, “FABRIC is a definitive account of the Portuguese community in Bermuda and its 151 years of history, but it also places Bermuda, Acors and Portugal in the world history and the events that have fueled those 151 years.

“It took more than 10 years to implement FABRIC. The film was supported by the Minister of Culture, the Government of the Azores and private donors.

“Bermuda Media Method [MMB] Created in 2011 by producer Milton Raposo. MMB has created content for a wide range of clients: Bermuda’s new hospital renovation, reinsurance, travel campaigns, international sports and more. MMB pays special attention to artistic, cultural and historical content.

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CRISTANO RONALDO CAN MAKE UP A GIANT IN CARIOCA AND PORTUGUESE TECHNICIAN SAYS ‘There will be room’

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1 year ago

December 20, 2022

Herb Adkins

CRISTANO RONALDO CAN MAKE UP A GIANT IN CARIOCA AND PORTUGUESE TECHNICIAN SAYS 'There will be room'

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Maestro de Braga is the first Portuguese in the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba.

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December 19, 2022

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Maestro de Braga is the first Portuguese in the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba.

Maestro Filipe Cunha, Artistic Director of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Braga, has been invited to conduct the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra, as announced today.

According to a statement sent by O MINHO, “he will be the first Portuguese conductor to conduct this orchestra in its entire history.”

In addition to this orchestra, the maestro will also work with the Lyceo Mozarteum de la Habana Symphony Orchestra.

The concerts will take place on 4 and 12 March 2023 at the National Theater of Cuba in Havana.

In the words of the maestro, quoted in the statement, “these will be very beautiful concerts with difficult but very complex pieces” and therefore he feels “very motivated”.

From the very beginning, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 will be performed by an Italian pianist (Luigi Borzillo), whom the maestro wants to bring to Portugal later this year. In the same concert, Mendelshon’s First Symphony will be performed.

Then, at the second concert, in the company of the Mexican clarinetist Angel Zedillo, he will perform the Louis Sfora Concerto No. 2. In this concert, the maestro also conducts Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony.

“This is an international recognition of my work. An invitation that I accept with humility and great responsibility. I was surprised to learn that I would be the first Portuguese member of the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra. This is a very great honor,” the maestro said in a statement.

“I take with me the name of the city of Braga and Portugal with all the responsibility that goes with it, and I hope to do a good job there, leaving a good image and putting on great concerts. These will be very special concerts because, in addition to performing pieces that I love, especially Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky, I will be directing two wonderful soloists who are also my friends. It will be very beautiful,” concludes Filipe Cunha.

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