Glass Armonica Concert

Enjoy a unique, 60-minute concert that invokes the spirit and time of the American Revolution through a selection of 18th-century music performed on a glass armonica. You’ll hear the music and stories of Ben Franklin’s glass armonica from the 18th century to modern times and learn how this rare instrument inspired Mozart, Jefferson, and many others to write for and about it’s mysterious beauty. This concert will include classical and traditional music associated with the history of the glass armonica by Colonial Williamsburg musician Dean Shostak.











When: Sat., Jun. 16, 2018 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Fraunces Tavern Museum
54 Pearl St.
212-968-1776
Price: $30
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Enjoy a unique, 60-minute concert that invokes the spirit and time of the American Revolution through a selection of 18th-century music performed on a glass armonica. You’ll hear the music and stories of Ben Franklin’s glass armonica from the 18th century to modern times and learn how this rare instrument inspired Mozart, Jefferson, and many others to write for and about it’s mysterious beauty. This concert will include classical and traditional music associated with the history of the glass armonica by Colonial Williamsburg musician Dean Shostak.

Buy tickets/get more info now