Published: January 19, 2009
Oscar Peterson's 'Hymn to Freedom' to Be Performed at Inauguration
TORONTO, ONTARIO - (Marketwire - Jan. 19, 2009) - Regal Recordings is proud to announce that on January 20, 2009, Oscar Peterson's "Hymn To Freedom" will be one of six songs performed by the San Francisco Boys Chorus and San Francisco Girls Chorus at the inauguration of Barack Obama.
"We are thrilled that this song, which with Harriette Hamilton's very moving lyrics played a significant part in the Civil Rights Movement, will not have a part in this significant, historic occasion. This is a tremendous honour for Oscar Peterson and we are very thankful and proud," said Peterson family.
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