Behind the Scenes with Composer Peter Boyer
Clip: Season 45 Episode 27 | 2m 13sVideo has Closed Captions
Peter Boyer discusses his Grammy-nominated composition.
In this behind-the-scenes clip, Peter Boyer gives insight into how the orchestration, dramatic readings and historic visuals work in tandem to make his Grammy-nominated composition "Ellis Island: The Dream of America," a moving musical experience.
Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...
Behind the Scenes with Composer Peter Boyer
Clip: Season 45 Episode 27 | 2m 13sVideo has Closed Captions
In this behind-the-scenes clip, Peter Boyer gives insight into how the orchestration, dramatic readings and historic visuals work in tandem to make his Grammy-nominated composition "Ellis Island: The Dream of America," a moving musical experience.
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Ellis Island: The Dream of America with Pacific Symphony
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Capturing the emotions, elation and uncertainties of America's epic immigrant experience. (30s)
Excerpt from composer Peter Boyer’s “Ellis Island: The Dream
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This Grammy-nominated original score celebrates the American immigrant experience. (2m 49s)
The story of an immigrant child's journey to Ellis Island
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Camryn Manheim performs the words of 10-year-old Russian immigrant Katherine Beychok. (3m 42s)
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Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...