The World Premiere of
EARLY MUSIC ACCESS PROJECT “Lafayette’s Fiddlers” 3-5 pm Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 PRESENTED AT: Sydnor Performance Hall, University of Lynchburg Schewel Hall PRESENTED BY: AGAR in collaboration with Early Music Access Project Charlottesville, and the Lynchburg Arts Consortium of the University of Lynchburg. In November 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette visited his dear friend Thomas Jefferson in Charlottesville. His visit was heralded with great fanfare. Early Music Access Project (EMAP) commemorates the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to Virginia with this concert. Included is music that may have been played for the occasion as well as French songs that Lafayette and Jefferson admired. A total of six musicians will take the stage, all experts in 18th- and 19th-Century American Music:
An actor will portray three Black historical figures who left written accounts of Lafayette’s visit. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CONCERT, INCLUDING TICKETS WILL BE POSTED SOON. |
EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Amherst Glebe Arts Response, Inc. (AGAR) | 156 Patrick Henry Highway, Amherst, VA 24521
US Mail: PO Box 117, Clifford, VA 24533 | (434) 989-3215
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US Mail: PO Box 117, Clifford, VA 24533 | (434) 989-3215
Email: [email protected] | Facebook: AmherstGlebeArtsResponse
