Event: Music in the Pavilion: Tempesta di Mare Recital, Nelly’s Songs — Presented by Penn Libraries

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The Penn community is invited to an enchanting event, Music in the Pavilion: Tempesta di Mare Recital, Nelly’s Songs, held at the Kislak Center. This event will feature songs and instrumental selections from the music room of Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis Lewis, George Washington’s step-granddaughter.

Step back in time to experience the music room of Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis Lewis, George Washington’s step-granddaughter. Hear songs and instrumental selections along with narration about her music teacher, vocal exercises, and performances for the first president’s most valued guests in Philadelphia just after the end of the Revolutionary War.

Featuring musical selections by Francis Hopkinson (“My Days have been so wondrous free”), Thomas Arne (“The Soldiers Tired”), and Giovanni Paisiello (“Nel cor piu non mi sento”), among others. Narration and concept by Julianne Baird, with performances by Sarah Fleiss, soprano, and Joyce Lindorff, harpsichord.

The performers are appearing as part of the baroque orchestra and chamber ensemble Tempesta di Mare, and will be performing this program again on April 26 and 27 under their Artist Recital Series.

Sponsored by the Penn Libraries

Type: In-person
Location: Kislak Center Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, 6th Floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Audience: Open to the Penn Community
Registration: Registration is REQUIRED