Review
Beedle appeared on stage in attire .. of the mid-19th century. Her playing was intelligent, musical and technically beyond reproach. -- Allentown Morning Call, Nov. 1997
It would be well worth keeping an eye and ear on this beautiful lady with talent to match. -- The Post and Courier, Charleston, SC, June, 2000, Spoleto
Its strength is its evocation of music in the home... a family gathered in the parlor to enjoy 'Lorena'. -- Sonneck Society for American Music Bulletin, Summer 1998
Ms. Beedle plays, and you can just smell the mint julep drink on the table. -- The Civil War News, Summer 1998
From the Artist
I first heard the tune "Believe Me if all Those Endearing Young Charms" on the radio, played by the fabulous trumpet player, Wynton Marsalis. It was so beautiful and moving and I immediately went home and played it on the piano for my parents. I didn't know the name of the tune, but my parents immediately recognized the Irish melody which has words by Thomas More. This was part of the inspiration for a search for music of the mid nineteenth century that would present a musical picture of life during the Civil War. It took me to specialized sheet music collections, to discoveries of pieces that touched the hearts of 19th century men and women and the realization that they touched the emotions of men and women today.
About the Artist
Helen Beedle has a Master of Music degree in piano from the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, Massachusetts. Her brother, Jonathan Beedle, who is the vocalist on the album, is a video/film editor and popular singer for commercials, shows and CD projects. Helen has been featured in numerous newspaper articles about her 19th century program and has performed for many concerts series, conferences and festivals.
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| | 1 | The Wheatland Polka |
| | | 2 | The Dying Poet |
| | | 3 | The Ericsson Schottisch |
| | | 4 | Home Sweet Home |
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