How can music improve your life? For Nancy Geddy, learning to play the spinet gave her an education not afforded to many of her peers. In 1768, a secret admirer wrote into the Virginia Gazette dedicated to Geddy and praising her playing. Join the Governor's Musick ensemble as they perform selected composers' works mentioned in this mysterious poem and how learning a musical instrument gave Geddy a chance to advance in society.
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Music of J.S. Bach
Get ready for an extraordinary candlelight chamber recital of J.S. Bach's music in celebration of the 340th anniversary of his birth.
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Preview of Ken Burns's Upcoming Film
You are invited to a FREE public preview of filmmaker Ken Burns’s newest and highly anticipated documentary The American Revolution, premiering on PBS on November 16.
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Dining with History: Honoring Martha Washington
Step back in time and savor a dining experience inspired by the legacy of Martha Washington, often called “America’s Mother.”
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