Music on the Divide presents Frank French
He captures the life and times of Louis Moreau Gottschalk. Dressed in Civil war -era clothes and reciting excerpts from Gottschalk's diary he tells the story of this remarkable composer. Gottschalk conquered the international concert world with his extraordinary virtuosity, catchy tunes and magnetic personality before dying at age 40. This is music with history and color. 3:00 p.m. I.O.O.F Hall in Georgetown Donation. www.musiconthedivide.org For more information contact: (530) 642-2135
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