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SUMMARY:The FIRST British Invasion: Musicians of the British Isles in late 18th century Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:HE PUBLICK PLEASURE PRESENTS: \nThe FIRST British Invasion\nSunday\, January 18th at 3pm\nOld Swedes’ Church • 916 S Swanson Street\, Phila PA 19147\nTickets: $30/regular\, $15/student with ID \nwith Special Guest Sylvia Berry\, fortepiano \nIn the late 18th century Philadelphia saw a large influx of musicians from London and other areas of the British Isles – many coming at the personal invitation of the theater impresario and composer\, Alexander Reingale. Musicians who performed with Joseph Haydn and Johann Peter Salomon\, who played at the Drury Lane and Saddler’s Wells Theatres\, church musicians\, and musicians of the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens converged on the capital of the new nation\, bringing skill\, grit and an entrepreneurial spirit that changed the face of Philadelphia’s musical life. They founded the Musical Fund Society and cultivated musical culture\, laying the groundwork for later organizations\, such as The Philadelphia Orchestra. Music of Joseph Haydn\, Rayner Taylor\, Benjamin Carr\, JGC Schetky\, George Schetky\, Alexander & Hugh Reinagle\, and Ignace Pleyel. \nKeith Colón & Evan Few violins\nAmy Leonard\, viola\nAnika Kildegaard\, voice\nEve Miller\, cello
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Gloria Dei Preservation Corporation":MAILTO:info@preserveoldswedes.org
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