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A Stranger in the Country: The Musical Prowess of Henri Capron
A Stranger In the Country
The Musical Prowess of Henri Capron
Sunday, March 22 at 3pm
Old Swedes’ Church, 916 S Swanson St
Tickets: $15-30
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, Tricklir, Breval, JC Moller, and de la Garde. With special guest, Daniel Swenberg, English and “Spanish” guitars.
