In 1762, Franklin premiered his new musical invention, the glass armonica which had been devised a year earlier at 36 Craven Street. Ethereal sounds are produced from rotating glass bowls which inspired compositions by Mozart, Beethoven, (JC) Bach, and more recently, rock musicians like Jarvis Cocker and Damian Albarn. House Operations Manager, Sally James, will talk about the fascinating history of the glass armonica and perform excerpts from pieces written for the instrument.
A Musical Evening: Franklin's Glass Armonica
Benjamin Franklin House, 36 Craven Street, London
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This event ended on Monday 4th of August 2014
This event ended on Monday 4th of August 2014
Admission
£5/£3.50 Friends and concessions
Booking: Phone our box office on +44 (0) 20 795 1405 or email [email protected]
£5/£3.50 Friends and concessions
Booking: Phone our box office on +44 (0) 20 795 1405 or email [email protected]
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