Piece image

The Assassination

From: Boyce Lancaster
Series: Return to Camelot: Music in the Kennedy White House
Length: 29:02

In a matter of moments, hope and joy turns to despair and sorrow. Read the full description.

Kennedy_limo_small As the reality of the events in Dallas sink in, a stunned public watches in silent grief as Jackie Kennedy leads her young family through a very public grieving process.

To hear the full audio, sign up for a free PRX account or log in.

More from Boyce Lancaster

Caption: Marion Anderson sings at President Kennedy's memorial service

The Aftermath (28:01)
From: Boyce Lancaster

In the months following President Kennedy's assassination, musicians and composers the world over expressed their sorrow through music
Piece image

The Early Years (29:34)
From: Boyce Lancaster

As the Kennedy presidency begins, a veritable Who's Who of artists, writers, and composers visit the White House.
Piece image

The Inauguration (29:42)
From: Boyce Lancaster

Celebrating the beginning of John F. Kennedy's presidency
Caption: Pianist Earl Wild

Earl Wild at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam (58:57)
From: Boyce Lancaster

Pianist Earl Wild performed before an enthusiastic audience at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam to celebrate his 90th birthday.
Caption: Ruby Elzy, 1937

Ruby Elzy: Black Diva of the Thirties (58:59)
From: Boyce Lancaster

Ruby Elzy was one of George Gershwin's hand picked leads for the original production of Porgy and Bess. Hailing from the small Mississippi town of Pontotoc, Ruby Elzy's ...

Piece Description

As the reality of the events in Dallas sink in, a stunned public watches in silent grief as Jackie Kennedy leads her young family through a very public grieving process.

Broadcast History

Aired once on WOSU-FM November 2003

Related Website

http://www.wosu.org/archive/jfk/