John Kander
A Letter from Sullivan Ballou
Piano/Vocal

A Letter from Sullivan Ballou Piano/Vocal

John Kander1999
The text is the actual Civil War-era letter from a soldier to his wife written on the eve of battle. It is a powerful composition that effectively captures the drama and emotion of this man just before his death. The song has been performed many times, both with piano and orchestra. The renowned Metropolitan Opera soprano Renee Fleming performed it with the Washington Opera Orchestra in a concert at the White House.
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