Princeton Bibliophiles and Collectors Meeting: An 18th-century Philadelphia Musical Story
Speakers: Elizabeth Rouget and John Burkhalter
Elizabeth Rouget and John Burkhalter will describe an opéra-comique performed frequently in English and in French in Philadelphia during the 18th-century when the city had a vibrant theatre, dance, and musical community. The focal point will be Charles Dibdin and Pierre-Alexandre Monsigny's opera Le déserteur. Hit tunes that circulated in multiple printed editions for entertainment at home will be highlighted.
Registration is requested.
Photo credit: Original Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, PA . circa 1820 304 Chestnut Street Theatre 01, History and Art Collection, Alamy Stock Photo.
- Date:
- Wednesday, May 8, 2024
- Time:
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ
- Audience:
- Friends of Princeton University Library Independent Scholar / Outside Researcher Member of the Public Princeton Alumni Princeton Faculty/Researcher Princeton Staff Student Friends of Princeton University Library
- Categories:
- Events
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