Song of America
There have been surprises during the years I have spent working on my Gena Branscombe project. These are not weekly or even monthly happenings, yet have come at their own pace and always seem to catch me off-guard. During late 2011 we were contacted by the producers of Thomas Hampson’s radio series, Song of America . They were interested in using the Branscombe song, “Serenade” from my CD on this season’s broadcasts. Also, how did I pronounce my last name? Honored was how I felt. Sunday evening, February 26th, during the broadcast of his show, “Arthur Farwell, American Pioneer” my recording of “Serenade” was played as an example of a song published by Mr. Farwell through his famed company, Wa-Wan Press. Having been sought out to be included in this radio program showcasing Mr. Farwell as a song composer and also a publisher of songs was a tribute to the importance of Miss Branscombe’s music and the relationship she developed with him. I have written about Gena ...