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World War I: The Journey Home in Song and Conversation

Revisit the hauntingly beautiful songs and poetry of the Great War with baritone John Brancy and pianist Peter Dugan. An exploration of the timeless themes of longing and the search for meaning and peace, the program features music by WWI veterans, including New York natives Alan Seeger and Irving Berlin, alongside classics by Schubert, Rachmaninov, and more. Afterwards, Brancy and Dugan will be joined by Dr. Libby O’Connell, Chief Historian Emeritus at History Channel and Commissioner of the National World War I Centennial Commission, for a conversation about the Armistice and the lasting impact of the music of the Great War.

Reception and CD signing to follow. 

This program is presented as an exclusive preview of Brancy and Dugan’s new program, Armistice: The Journey Home, which will premiere at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall on April 5th.











When: Tue., Mar. 20, 2018 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Ave.
212-534-1672
Price: $15 for adults, $12 for students, educators, & seniors, $10 for Museum Members
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Revisit the hauntingly beautiful songs and poetry of the Great War with baritone John Brancy and pianist Peter Dugan. An exploration of the timeless themes of longing and the search for meaning and peace, the program features music by WWI veterans, including New York natives Alan Seeger and Irving Berlin, alongside classics by Schubert, Rachmaninov, and more. Afterwards, Brancy and Dugan will be joined by Dr. Libby O’Connell, Chief Historian Emeritus at History Channel and Commissioner of the National World War I Centennial Commission, for a conversation about the Armistice and the lasting impact of the music of the Great War.

Reception and CD signing to follow. 

This program is presented as an exclusive preview of Brancy and Dugan’s new program, Armistice: The Journey Home, which will premiere at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall on April 5th.

Buy tickets/get more info now