What is the famous song from the Civil War?

Question

It is a violin piece and the title is something like "Joyous Farewell" or something....It has a sort of sad tone and is instrumental...

Thank you in advance!

Answer 1

I agree - that's the one from PBS anyway.

Answer 2

Ashokan Farewell.

Altho a theme song in the Ken Burns Civil War series, the tune was actually written in the 20th cen, 1982,  by Jay Unger.