Lincoln Shuffle at the Rosenbach
If you like listening to Bryce Dessner’s “Lincoln Shuffle” here at 21st-Century Abe, then you might want to check him out live at the Rosenbach Museum & Library at 6:30 on April 2.
Here’s the official scoop, taken from the press release:
“Rock musician and composer Bryce Dessner, of the band The National, will perform at the Rosenbach Museum & Library on Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. Dessner and a group of instrumentalists will share the results of a project called “Lincoln Shuffle” – commissioned by the Rosenbach for 21stCenturyAbe.org, an interactive website celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday.
Merging old and new, Dessner has created a series of musical pieces for acoustic instruments that are inspired by popular music of Lincoln’s day. The short compositions are designed to be layered, remixed, and reconfigured and act as inspiration for website visitors to create their own remixes or original compositions.
The April 2 performance and discussion will provide a unique opportunity, in an intimate setting, to discover how Dessner has interpreted history through his own artistic lens. Compositions include a piece inspired by Lincoln’s first inaugural address; a piece for trombones using elements of the original “Dixie,” Lincoln’s favorite song; and a work that includes a recording of a former slave singing songs he learned in the fields.
Seating for this one-night-only event is extremely limited, and tickets must be reserved in advance. Tickets are $12 for members and $20 for non-members. To RSVP, email rsvp@rosenbach.org or call (215) 732-1600. The Rosenbach Museum & Library is located at 2008-2010 Delancey Place in Philadelphia.”
