A Stranger in the Country

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.

This event is hosted by the Historic Gloria Dei Preservation Corporation, the non-profit organization that preserves and interprets Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church and its graveyard. A portion of the proceeds will go toward funding these initiatives.