In Performance at the White House

Épisode 1 - Horowitz at the White House

26 février 1978

Piano recital by Vladimir Horowitz

Épisode 2 - Rostropovich at the White House

17 septembre 1978

Cello recital by Mstislav Rostropovich. Piano accompanist: Elena Rostropovich

Épisode 3 - Leontyne Price at the White House

8 octobre 1978

Soprano recital. Accompanied on the piano by David Garvey

Épisode 1 - Andres Segovia at the White House

11 mars 1979

Classical guitar recital

Épisode 2 - Baryshnikov at the White House

15 avril 1979

Dancing with Mikhail Baryshnikov are Patricia McBride and Heather Watts from the New York City Ballet, and a group of young ballet students. Host:Edward Villella of the New York City Ballet.

Épisode 1 - Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville

6 mai 1996

Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville perform. Ronstadt's solos include "Back in the USA"; among Neville's solos is "Use Me." Together, they sing "Don't Know Much," "All My Life" and "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby."

Épisode 1 - Fiesta Latina

15 octobre 2009

Épisode 2 - Stevie Wonder at the White House

26 février 2009

Épisode 1 - Paul McCartney Gershwin Prize

18 juin 2010

Paul McCartney: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song In Performance at the White House is a PBS music special in the White House East Room. President and Mrs. Obama will host the concert event in honor of musician Sir Paul McCartney's receipt of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The evening will include performances by McCartney himself and Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, Jonas Brothers, Herbie Hancock, Corinne Bailey Rae, Dave Grohl, Faith Hill, Emmylou Harris, Lang Lang and Jack White, with remarks by Jerry Seinfeld. President Obama will present the Gershwin Prize to McCartney during the event.

Épisode 2 - A Broadway Celebration

19 juillet 2010

“A Broadway Celebration: In Performance at the White House” is a PBS music special in the East Room of the White House. President and Mrs. Obama will host the event featuring a series of performances by major Broadway artists and new talent, presenting selections from American musicals that reflect the spirit, energy and ambition of America.

Épisode 3 - A Broadway Celebration

20 octobre 2010

Épisode 1 - Tribute to Country Music

23 novembre 2011

Épisode 2 - In Performance at the White House the Motown Sound

"In Performance at the White House: The Motown Sound" showcases an evening that honored music from that originated at Motown Records and its on American music. The event was held at the White House and aired on PBS.

Épisode 1 - Red, White and Blues

27 février 2012

Épisode 2 - Burt Bacharach Hal David Gershwin Prize

21 mai 2012

Épisode 1 - Memphis Soul

16 avril 2013

Épisode 2 - Carole King Gershwin Prize

28 mai 2013

Épisode 1 - Women of Soul

7 avril 2014

“Women of Soul: In Performance at the White House” is a celebration of American women artists whose work has left an indelible and profound impact on our national musical culture. Aretha Franklin, Melissa Etheridge, Patti LaBelle, Jill Scott, Janelle Monáe, Tessanne Chin, and Ariana Grande bring blues, jazz, soul, R&B, and Rock and Roll together at the White House.

Épisode 2 - A Salute To The Troops

7 novembre 2014

A Salute to the Troops: In Performance at the White House” is a PBS music special from the South Lawn of the White House. President and Mrs. Obama will host the event on Thursday, November 6, 2014 in advance of Veterans Day and as part of The White House “Joining Forces” initiative, with an all-star tribute to the men and women who serve the United States.

Épisode 1 - The Gospel Tradition

26 juin 2015

The role gospel music has played in the American musical tradition; performers include Aretha Franklin, Shirley Caesar and Emmylou Harris; Robin Roberts serves as program host.

Épisode 1 - A Celebration of American Creativity

8 janvier 2016

President and Mrs. Obama host an all-star music tribute celebrating the cultural resonance of art and literature in unique American musical forms. The evening includes performances by Buddy Guy, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Audra McDonald, Keb’ Mo’, Smokey Robinson, Trombone Shorty, Esperanza Spalding, Brian Stokes Mitchell, James Taylor and Usher, with special readings and remarks from Carol Burnett (program subject to change). The performances commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act that was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on September 29, 1965. The act called for the creation of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) as separate, independent agencies, the culmination of a movement calling for the federal government to invest in culture. The event also marks the first hip-hop performance in the “In Performance at the White House” broadcast series. The song selections for the evening draw from American-originated musical genres, including hip-hop, blues and the American Songbook. The hour-long program, part of the Emmy Award-nominated “In Performance at the White House” series, is the fifty-fifth production in the series’ thirty-seven year history.

Épisode 2 - Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles

26 février 2016

"Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House" showcases an evening of celebration with President and Mrs. Obama at the White House in honor of the legacy of iconic singer, songwriter, composer and musician Ray Charles. The evening includes performances by Yolanda Adams, Leon Bridges, Andra Day, Anthony Hamilton, Brittany Howard, Demi Lovato, Sam Moore, Jussie Smollett, The Band Perry and Usher with Rickey Minor as executive music director. The hour-long program, part of the Emmy Award-nominated “In Performance at the White House” series, is the 56th production in the series’ thirty-eight-year history.

Épisode 1 - Spirit of the Season

21 décembre 2021

This dazzling music special celebrates the holidays and highlights the seasonal décor at the White House. Featuring special remarks by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Jill Biden, hosted by actress Jennifer Garner, and performances by Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli, Virginia Bocelli, Camila Cabello, Eric Church, Jonas Brothers, Norah Jones, Pentatonix, Billy Porter, and more!