Columbia Presents
On a Note of Triumph
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On a Note of Triumph is a radio documentary written by Norman Corwin and presented by Columbia Presents. Broadcast on May 13, 1945, it reflects on the Allied victory in Europe and the end of the war there. Rather than following a fictional plot, the program uses spoken narration, music, and sound to give voice to the relief, grief, and uncertainty surrounding the moment.
Corwin’s writing moves between intimate human feeling and the scale of a world-changing event. The broadcast’s carefully shaped language and musical passages create a reflective listening experience, honoring those who fought while considering the difficult work of peace ahead.
The tone is solemn, lyrical, and ultimately hopeful. It is a distinctive example of radio using performance and sound not simply to report the news, but to help listeners pause and reckon with its meaning.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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