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Four Seasons, Four Years: The Civil War, A Musical Journey

This event is part of the NYS Presenters Network Presenter-Artist Partnership Project with support from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency //
Four Seasons, Four Years tells the story of the Civil War on the occasion of its 150th anniversary. The songs, performed by an all-star cast of eleven musicians, are interspersed with historical narrative specific to New York State and the New York Volunteer Regiments. The cast is comprised of Greg Artzner, Dan Berggren, Betsy Fry, Steve Fry, Reggie Harris, Terry Leonino, John Roberts, Bill Spence, Toby Stover, Susan Trump and George Wilson. The program includes Negro spirituals, shape-note hymns, marching songs, sentimental songs and songs and parodies written by 19th century writers such as Stephen Foster, George F. Root, the Hutchinson Family and Henry C. Work. The cast brings these songs alive with great gusto, emotional impact and exceptional musicianship.
The production has been produced, compiled and directed by Old Songs, Inc. Executive Director Andy Spence in collaboration with the musicians.