"Union" by Louis Moreau Gottschalk

This video was recorded earlier this month on July 4! Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for the next video!
"Union" by Louis Moreau Gottschalk is truly a historical piece!
Take a journey back to the year 1862. The genius American pianist and composer, Louis Moreau Gottschalk, is embarking on a grueling cross-country tour across the United States and is giving one piano concert every day over the course of three-and-a-half years, on average. During this tour, Gottschalk composes "Union," a piece that includes melodies such as "Yankee Doodle, "The Star-Spangled Banner," and "Hail Columbia." "Union" was premiered on Washington's birthday in New York in 1862 to great acclaim. In March 1864 Gottschalk performed this piece with Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, in attendance!
Music credits: Music composed by Louis Moreau Gottschalk
Video credits: Lukas Rodriguez, Jaxon Matthew Willis, Fernando Sánchez Aranguren, Aric Shelby, Jole Aron, Bradley Mickna, SwissHumanity Stories, Alex Kad, CityXCape, Chris Flaten, and Pixabay

[@shirayasha]

what a beautiful piece from the past. WOW! I love the historical significance of this, and it's played wonderfully of course.

[@VGP]

Thanks for enjoying the piece! Glad you love the historical significance as well!

[@davidprodigy5833]

I like that setup

[@VGP]

Thanks! Please stay tuned for more videos with a similar setup!

[@bryanperalta3885]

you’re so gifted is amazing 🤩

[@VGP]

Thanks so much! 🎹

[@pseudo_klavier]

I love this piece! I've also played this piece, but you have more badassness:)

[@user-kk1lx7bz4r]

あなたの演奏が無料で聞けることに感謝！ピアノに帽子が映ってるのも面白い。

[@VGP]

本当にありがとうございます！この美しい音楽を世界と共有できることは喜びです。マリオオデッセイのキャッピーが特別出演します！
English translation: Thank you so much! It is a joy to share this beautiful music with the world. Cappy from Mario Odyssey makes a special appearance!

[@davidprodigy5833]

Mario is back