In colonial times, American musical accomplishments were informed by imports from Britain. But the Revolutionary War created a divide in this relationship. For example, composer James Hewitt wrote a battle sonata celebrating the Battle of Trenton, a decisive victory in securing American independence. Join us as we explore the battle sonata, a neglected musical genre of the Classical period, and show how Hewitt repurposed the genre to establish a separate American musical identity.
Other Experiences
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Performance: Beyond The Walls
The scholars of the Bray school have a lot that they can learn from the tiny creatures within its walls.
Art Museums Admission
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Performance: All Things Are Possible
On September 5, 1791, Robert Carter III recorded an extraordinary document. Why did the largest slaveholder in Virginia do what most of his peers consider impossible?
Art Museums Admission
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Christmas Organ Recital - Dr. Ross Ellison
Dr. Ross Ellison, organist from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, presents a recital in this 350-year-old worship center.
Open to the Public