In Performance at the White House
Season 2012
TV-G
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.
Where to Watch Season 2012
2 Episodes
- Red, White and BluesE1
Red, White and BluesIn Performance at the White House: Red, White and Blues will honor the musical form that sprang from the Mississippi Delta and flourished in the Westside of Chicago with deep roots in Africa and slavery. Hosted by President and Mrs. Obama the show will explore those roots and pay homage to the great figures of the Blues - Burt Bacharach Hal David Gershwin PrizeE2
Burt Bacharach Hal David Gershwin PrizeA star-studded tribute to the songwriting team who penned such classic tunes as "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head," "What The World Needs Now is Love," "Walk on By" and "Alfie." Composer Bacharach and lyricist David's extraordinary collaboration has produced numerous hits.