A Musical Celebration of Lafayette

In 1824, American Revolutionary War hero marquis de Lafayette visited the United States of America for a Grand Tour of all 24 states. For 13 months, Americans across the country celebrated Lafayette with ceremonies, balls, dignitary visits, parades, and concerts. The sounds of military wind bands greeted the Hero of Two Worlds nearly everywhere he went. Enjoy music from Lafayette's Grand Tour provided by the period-instrument wind band Music of the Regiment, who will commemorate the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to Alexandria with a concert. The program, featuring works by Francis Johnson, anonymous women composing under the alias “A Lady…”, and more, will transport audiences to the world of Lafayette’s Grand Tour with grand marches, dance tunes, and America’s earliest patriotic airs performed on the instruments of Lafayette’s time. www.musicoftheregiment.com. Location: Lyceum Fees: $20 Audience: Anyone may attend Tags: ALX275, Arts, Lyceum, Museums