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This is a musical tribute titled "An American Civil War Memorial - 1. Overture," a nine-part Oratorio for Orchestra, Chorus, and Narrator, composed by Michael James Karasis. The production was led by James MacDonald, with narration from Senator Paul Simon, featuring Christine Schultze as Soprano, Brooke Tippett Thompson as Alto, Lawrence Johnson as Tenor, and Ray Kasman as Bass. The accompaniment was provided by The Chicago Businessmen's Orchestra and ARS Musica Chicago. The recording was handled by Lincoln Music Productions under the supervision of engineer Ken Abeling, on March 17.