Name: Musicians of the Old Post Road Presents: Ben Franklin's Musical Curiosity
Start: 2026-05-02T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Museum of Worcester

Museum of Worcester

Delve into the fascinating history of Franklin’s musical circles, both at home in America and in Paris at the soirées of composer Anne Brillon de Jouy. Enjoy an alluring bouquet of songs and instrumental works by Francis Hopkinson, John Antes, James Oswald, C.F. Abel, Brillon de Jouy, and Franklin himself! With soprano Emily Siar.

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Musicians of the Old Post Road Presents: Ben...

Delve into the fascinating history of Franklin’s musical circles, both at home in America and in Paris at the soirées of...

Musicians of the Old Post Road Presents: Ben Franklin's Musical Curiosity

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