Franklin composer, Jon Mitchell with his talk, "Arrested Developments: The Darker Side of the Boston  Symphony Orchestra, 1919-1924"

Mitchell’s lively and even shocking talk takes a look into the scandals and resultant developments that reshaped one of the nation's great orchestras during the Post World War I era.  Join us for a Powerpoint presentation that includes discussion involving an era like no other, from the engrossing narrative of conductor Karl Muck's scandal to the concertmaster's scandal, the performers' strike, and (really!) booze confiscation. The event is free.