Philadelphia has always been alight with French influence. Indeed, 18th century Philadelphia was bathed in French culture: French language, dance, food, clothing, boarding houses and names. After the French Revolution and the Slave Rebellion in the French colony of St. Domingue, Philadelphia became a landing place for a large number of French refugees. Join us for a concert that explores love and memory – modeled as a salon of an 18th c French home in Philadelphia. Music of Duport, Barriere, Corrette and others.
Performers include: Eve Miller, cello; John Walthausen, harpsichord
This program is presented by Preserve Old Swedes, the non-profit organization that preserves and restores Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church. A portion of the proceeds will go toward the preservation of this national historic site.
