Opera Guild of Rochester Presents: The Nightingale in Rochester
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Opera Guild of Rochester Presents: The Nightingale in Rochester: Jenny Lind Visits the Flour City
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In the summer of 1851, the arrival of Swedish singing sensation Jenny Lind created a wave of excitement around the City of Rochester. This lively lecture, presented by Gerry Szymanski, librarian at the Eastman School of Music's Sibley Music Library, will describe the direct connection between the concerts and the founding of Rochester.
Brighton Memorial Library, Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY, USA
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Organization:
Brighton Memorial LibraryLocation:
2300 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14618United States
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Phone:
585-784-5300Contact name:
Elissa Schaeffer
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The event has already taken place on this date:
03/11/2026
Time:
6:00PM-7:45PM
Price:
FREE
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