Author Archives: John & Donovan

“The Lord of the Manor” performed by Brandywine Baroque

Posted on April 19, 2025 by John & Donovan

The happy gathering of musicians associated with the Brandywine Baroque performances March 14-16 , 2025 of “The Lord of the Manor” by William Jackson in collaboration with General John Burgoyne . The Brandywine Baroque production was produced from the harpsichord/vocal score and … Continue reading →

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Pre-Concert Talks: “The Lord of the Manor”

Posted on March 2, 2025 by John & Donovan

John Burkhalter, Independent Scholar and member of The Practitioners of Musick, presents pre-concert talks for The Brandywine Baroque performances of “ The Lord of the Manor,” March 14th through March 16th, 2025 William Jackson (1730-1803) composed “The Lord of the … Continue reading →

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A PRACTITIONERS OF MUSICK PRESENCE – PATRIOTS WEEK 2024 COLONIAL BALL

Posted on January 17, 2025 by John & Donovan

On December 27th, 2024 a festive Colonial Ball, sponsored by The Old Barracks Museum, was held in the commodious space of the Historic Masonic Lodge in Trenton, New Jersey. The Colonial Ball has pride of place as a major celebration during the annual “Patriots Week” in commemoration  of General George … Continue reading →

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Music Lafayette Might Have Heard in Trenton

Posted on December 25, 2024 by John & Donovan

In December 1784, for several days, the Marquis de Lafayette visited Trenton at that time the new nation’s capital, where he was received by Congress and the New Jersey Legislature. On Sunday, December 29, 2024, the Trent House will present … Continue reading →

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A Reimagined 1774 Princeton Concert and Dance Assembly at Morven

Posted on November 11, 2024 by John & Donovan

The Practitioners of Musick – John Burkhalter, Small flute and harpsichordist Donovan Klotzbeacher with guest artists soprano Abigail Chapman and Baroque violinist Elizabeth Rouget. following the reimagined 1774 Princeton concert and dance assembly at Morven. The program was co-sponsored by … Continue reading →

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A 1774 Tavern Concert and Dance Assembly

Posted on September 30, 2024 by John & Donovan

You’re invited to an evening of eighteenth century music and dance on Friday, November 8th, 2024 with the Historical Society of Princeton and Morven Museum & Garden. Arranged by The Practitioners of Musick and taking place in Morven’s Stockton Education … Continue reading →

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Lafayette the Nation’s Guest Soirée in Philadelphia

Posted on September 30, 2024 by John & Donovan

On Saturday evening September 28th, 2024 Practitioner of Musick John Burkhalter, who is also a member of the American Friends of Lafayette, participated in a soirée honoring the Bicentennial 1824/2024 visit to America of the Marquis de Lafayette. The grand … Continue reading →

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Tavern Night at The Old Barracks Museum

Posted on August 5, 2024 by John & Donovan

 Friday, September 6, 2024 from 7 to 10 pm   Tavern Night is a Celebration of 18th Century Colonial American History. “Tavern Night”, a ticketed event, returns to the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, New Jersey on Friday, September 6th 2024 an  esteem’d celebration of Colonial American History.  Guests … Continue reading →

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Edison NJ – Magnet School Presentation

Posted on June 12, 2024 by John & Donovan

On  Wednesday, 29th May 2024 The Practitioners of Musick presented at The Edison Academy Magnet School [on the campus of Middlesex College in Edison,  New Jersey]  a program of music played and enjoyed by three generations of the extended family of George … Continue reading →

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Manuscript – Pennsylvania ca. 1790-1810

Posted on June 11, 2024 by John & Donovan

The Practitioners of Musick have recently acquired a wonderful music manuscript [unsigned & undated] most likely with a Southeastern Pennsylvania provenance circa 1790 – 1815.  At least three individuals owned and copied, on hand ruled staves, a remarkable array of music for the … Continue reading →

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