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Kurt Bestor Music
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Kurt Bestor is an Emmy-award-winning, Grammy nominated composer, who for over 30 years has composed an incredible variety of music in a myriad of styles and genres. From over 40 feature-length films, 20 popular CDs, numerous television themes, and mix of live shows, he has established himself as one of America's most prolific and versatile composers.As a gifted performer, Bestor has performed his popular holiday shows for over 25 years to sold-out audiences throughout the western United States. People from Seattle to Dallas have enjoyed his easy-going manner and rapport with the audience. Bestor has also performed internationally, conducting and performing with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, the Estonian National Orchestra, among others.
Episodes
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Reve Pour Deux
This song, composed in a French & Russian impressionistic style, is part of Bestor's "d'amore series." [translation: Dream for Two]
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Nocturne Romantique
A piece composed on a rare night of intense introspection. The feelings are very close to the surface and flit between sad, romantic, and slightly hopeful. I don't go to this place often. But when I do, it sounds like this.
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I Need Thee Every Hour
I was asked to arrange this classic hymn for the world-reknowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir for their sesquicentennial album "Come Come Ye Saints." It's always a treat to have a group of this caliber sing one's arrangement.
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Pas De Deux Éternelle
This song was written as an homage to the late Russian skater who died of a heart attack at a very young age and his young skating partner and wife, Katia Gordeeva. The song traces their love from the early years of skating together, falling in love, and achieving the pinnacle of success to his...
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Carol For A Yuletide Eve
An uptempo caroling song that depicts the traditions of an "Olde Englishe Yule" - from hidden coins in Christmas pudding, boar's head bedecked in bays and rosemary, and the blushing maiden beneath the mistletoe. It's a song that you transport you and the audience back to "Christmas's Past."
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Where In The World Is Christmas
A popular original carol composed by Kurt Bestor and given to each audience member attending his annual Christmas show - sung by David Osmond.
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Three Tools
This song, composed in a Baroque style utilizes 3 musical motifs representing the three tools used by the Masons in designing and building the great cathedrals of Europe. These three motifs are found in the first 6 notes of the piece and represent: The Straight Edge, The Compass, and The Triangle.
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Sage Of Lamberne
A well-known piece composed by Kurt Bestor and Sam Cardon (and produced by Brian Blosil), this piece combines African vocals, Ghanese drums, and a classical cinematic underscore to musically capture the life of Albert Schweitzer
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Oh Fortuna (for solo violin)
Carl Orff's epic piece is arranged for solo violinist Jenny Oaks Baker by Emmy-award-winning composer Kurt Bestor. The piece maintains its epic emotion while allowing the extremely talented Baker to showcase her virtuosic playing.
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Stairway To Heaven (for solo violin & orchestra)
Led Zepplin's classic hit is arranged for orchestra and solo violin by Kurt Bestor for violinist Jenny Oaks Baker
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Beethoven Ballroom Dance Medley 2016
This piece was commissioned by the BYU Ballroom Dance Company for their Standard Formation Team and recently was premiered (June 2, 2016)in Blackpool England by the team (who finished in 1st place.) The required dances needed to perform in the piece are Viennese Waltz, Quickstep, Waltz, Foxtrot,...
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Nearer My God To Thee
A solo violin with string orchestra arrangement of this classic hymn - arranged by Kurt Bestor and solo played by Jenny Oaks Baker
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Far And Away Suite
A suite of songs based on the music from the move "Far and Away" and the music of Oscar-award-winning composer John Williams. This arrangement by Kurt Bestor is found on Jenny Oaks Baker's CD "Silver Screen Serenade" and features wildly technical violin packages (ala Paganini) and richly…
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Amazing Grace
This popular song has been reimagined by Emmy-award-winning composer Kurt Bestor in a style reminiscent of Aaron Copland. It paints a picture that takes a listener on a journey deeper than just the usual song with 3-4 verses.
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Angels We Have Heard
A fresh new arrangement of this Christmas classic. With a nod to Baroque adagios, Bestor has infused this well-known melody with rich harmonies and structural twists that are sure to capture the listener's attention.
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In The Bleak Mid Winter
A mournful and introspective tune by Gustav Mahler that has been arranged by Emmy-award-winning composer Kurt Bestor. The song, found on Grammy-nominated violinist Jenny Oaks Baker's holiday album "Noel: Carols from Christmas Past"
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Kurt Bestor is an Emmy-award-winning, Grammy nominated composer, who for over 30 years has composed an incredible variety of music in a myriad of styles and genres. From over 40 feature-length films, 20 popular CDs, numerous television themes, and mix of live shows, he has established himself as one of America's most prolific and versatile composers.As a gifted performer, Bestor has performed his popular holiday shows for over 25 years to sold-out audiences throughout the western United States. People from Seattle to Dallas have enjoyed his easy-going manner and rapport with the audience. Bestor has also performed internationally, conducting and performing with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, the Estonian National Orchestra, among others.
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Kurt Bestor is an Emmy-award-winning, Grammy nominated composer, who for over 30 years has composed an incredible variety of music in a myriad of styles and genres. From over 40 feature-length films, 20 popular CDs, numerous television themes, and mix of live shows, he has established himself as...
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