A STRANGER IN THE COUNTRY:

The Musical Prowess of Henri Capron

Sunday, Mar 22 at 3pm

Gloria Dei, Old Swedes' Church • 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia PA 19147

 

Tickets: $30 general, $15 student with ID 

 

French cellist, singer, guitarist, music teacher, composer, and music publisher Henri Capron lived a life of stunning musical versatility, virtuosity, and entrepreneurial hustle! The Publick Pleasure explores Capron's time in Philadelphia, & New York through music he wrote, published, played and taught. This Frenchman performed for founding fathers and common theater goers alike. He taught the President’s granddaughter and “anyone with a tolerable ear.” “A stranger in the country and not speaking its language,” he forged a career that deeply impacted America’s early musical landscape. Works of Capron, Gretry, Tilliere, Duport, JC Moller, and  Wm Brown.

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With: Brian Ming Chu, voice; Eve Miller, cello; Daniel Swenberg, English & Spanish guitars