In Performance at the White House

Music

Station:
PBS (US)

Status:
Ended

Start:
1978-02-26

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WETA has produced In Performance at the White House since 1978 and the music series spans every administration since President Carter's. The series began with an East Room recital by the legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz. Since then, "In Performance at the White House" has embraced virtually every genre of American performance: pop, country, gospel, jazz, blues, theatre and dance among them. The series was created to showcase the rich fabric of American culture in the setting of the nation's most famous home.

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S2015E1 - The Gospel Tradition

Air Date: 26 Jun 2015 20:00 (CDT)

S2016E1 - A Celebration of American Creativity

A celebration of art and literature in American music features selections from hip-hop, blues and the American Songbook; performers include Audra McDonald, Smokey Robinson, Trombone Shorty, Brian Stokes Mitchell, James Taylor, and Usher.

Air Date: 08 Jan 2016 20:00 (CDT)

S2016E2 - Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles

Interpretations of the music of Ray Charles by renowned artists as well as new musicians.

Air Date: 26 Feb 2016 20:00 (CDT)