In Émigré, we told the stories of those who fled the French Revolution looking for peace and power abroad. Now we’ll look at the other side: the musicians who stayed, from hope or necessity, and shaped turn of the century France with their music.

In 1784, a remarkable party took place. At the home of composer Stephen Storace, Vienna’s musicians rubbed shoulders and enjoyed music performed by none other than Haydn, Dittersdorf, Vanhal, and Mozart. Join Wit’s Folly as we invite you into this legendary drawing room!