Descripción: Deborah Gibson - Kurt Bestor Christmas Concert December 2006

Descripción: A classical string quarter piece composed by Kurt Bestor - dedicated to the first Olympic Medal won by short-track speedskater Yang Yang

Descripción: A Kurt Bestor arrangement of "In Dreams" from Lord of the Rings and his own "Prayer of the Children." Sung by he Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Descripción: A promo (never used) to seel "A Kurt Bestor Christmas"

Descripción: During the 20's, Don Bestor led one of the hottest bands around, the Benson Orchestra of Chicago. In the 1930's, however, like most orchestras, he evoluated towards a sweeter style. This lovely record was made for Victor on May 24th, 1934. Vocal by Joy Lynne. Further personnel included: Don Bestor, piano and leader; Jack Forsythe, clarinet and alto saxophone; Floyd Griswold and Eugene Huls, ba...

Descripción: 3000 Suzuki violinists, viola, cello, double basses, flutes, harps, guitars, pianos, voices, and organs play a piece composed by Emmy-award-winning musician Kurt Bestor as he conducts. (SLC, UT Oct. 2007)

Descripción: This excellent orchestra turns out to be almost the only one to have recorded this tune (full title: Just Because You're You, That's Why I Love You), so I'm delighted to present it in a third posting. During the 20's, Don Bestor led one of the hottest bands around, the Benson Orchestra of Chicago. In the 1930's, however, like most orchestras, he evoluated towards a sweeter style. This lovely recor...

Descripción: A few seconds of the amazing song, "Prayer of the Children" as performed by Kurt Bestor at his annual Christmas concert at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City, UT on Dec, 6, 2007. For this performance, he sings with his daughter, as well as the Salt Lake children's choir - who he revised the ending of the song for.

Descripción: Here is a second post of this outstanding orchestra, which certainly deserves more attention. During the 20's, Don Bestor led one of the hottest bands around, the Benson Orchestra of Chicago. In the 1930's, however, like most orchestras, he evoluated towards a sweeter style. This lovely record was made for Victor on May 24th, 1934. Vocal by Neil Buckley. Further personnel included: Don Bestor, pi...

Descripción: under construction: topanga canyon by bestor architecture

Descripción: The TV spot advertising the 18th Annual "A Kurt Bestor Christmas"

Descripción: The popular song "Prayer of the Children" is sung by thousands of choirs worldwide. This version features Bestor himself singing - along with Sam Cardon, Keni Yarbro, and Paul Engemann. Music by Kurt Bestor Produced by Brian Blosil. Executive Producers: Randy Blosil and Bruce Bastian.

Descripción: A song from the popular PBS special "Innovators," Folkways is dedicated to the spirit of the Irish people. Through all the trials and tribulations this proud people has endured and prospered leaving an incredible culture and legacy. Music by Kurt Bestor & Sam Cardon Produced by Brian Blosil. Executive Producers: Randy Blosil and Bruce Bastian.

Descripción: The Salt and Light youth choir from St. Andrew UMC in Plano, TX performing at their home concert on Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Included are the songs 'Prayer of the Children' and 'For the Sake of Our Children'. I am the cellist in the second song, and the second from the right on the top row in the first song. Prayer of the Children has an interesting history. Included in the piece of music is...

Descripción: The Benson Orchestra of Chicago, led by Don Bestor, is heard from Victor 19138 (recorded in Camden, NJ, 8/21/23; Bestor and Charles Sansone play duo-piano) in "Mean, Mean Mama". Here played on my VV-50 mahogany portable from 1921.

Descripción: A trip to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro filmed and narrated by composer Kurt Bestor

Descripción: Gorgeous song from the 1993 family film "Rigoletto", about a young singer named Bonnie and her mysterious teacher, Ribaldi. Soundtrack by Kurt Bestor.

Descripción: The Brett Family performs Josh Groban's "You Raise Me Up" as a live tribute to President Gordon B. Hinckley on July 21, 2006 in the Salt Lake City Conference center with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra on Temple Square. Arranged by Andrea Brett and Kurt Bestor

Descripción: "Prayer of the Children" by Kurt Bestor performed by the Winona State University Concert Choir - Jake Runestad conducting

Descripción: A song from the popular PBS special "Innovators," Sage of Lamberene captures the pulse of Africa where Albert Schweitzer lived, the spirituality and classical music he studied, and the loving philanthropy he practiced. Music by Sam Cardon and Kurt Bestor. Produced by Brian Blosil. Executive Producers: Randy Blosil and Bruce Bastian.