Reflections from the American Civil War, including President Abraham Lincoln’s poignant plea for national unity from his Second Inaugural Address, and the remarkable account of men in war, graphically brought to light in passages from “Four Years in the Stonewall Brigade,” by John O. Casler. Performances in this episode include: Helen Hayes award-winning actors Rick Foucheux as President Abraham Lincoln and Christopher Lane as John O. Casler. Music in this episode includes Richard C. Washer performing “All Quiet Along the Potomac Tonight” and new renderings of “The Battle Hymn of The Republic,” by The Rose Resident Composer and trumpet player Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.

The next to last chapter of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights. Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz. Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

The introduction and chapter one from A. A. Milne’s beloved collection of short stories following the adventures of an anthropomorphic teddy bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, and his friends Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga, and Roo. Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.