Music Appreciation
From the Beatles to opera, and the Middle Ages to today, come and discover some amazing music and the often complex relationship between composers, society, music and ideas.
The Operas of Puccini
<p>Audiences love the operas of Italian composer Giacomo Puccini. In this course we’ll immerse ourselves in <em>La Boheme</em>, <em>Tosca</em>, and <em>Madam Butterfly</em> - the ever-popular operas
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Chopin, Music and Letters
<p>Chopin’s life was regrettably short but his output was prolific both in musical compositions and letters. His music has long brought pleasure to listeners whether the compositions be waltzes,
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Music and its Architectural Environment: From Renaissance Florence to Bach and Handel
<p>Learn about and enjoy some of the most outstanding music composed for specific architectural environments, in 15th century Florence and Milan, 16th century Rome and Ferrara, Tudor England, and 18th
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The History of Abbey Road Studio and Its Famous Acts
<p>The most famous recording studio in the world – Abbey Road. We will go inside the studio with video and track its history through its many famous artists. We will listen to the music from first
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The Joy of Choral Music
<p>From Handel’s <em>Messiah</em> to Orff’s <em>Carmina Burana</em>, choral music has always thrilled and inspired us. We sing in choirs for important occasions, for celebrations and mourning, and
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The Brill Building – The Most Famous Song Writing Factory in the World
<p>At 1619 Broadway the Brill Building housed some of the best songwriters in US musical history. We will track the history of the building through its song writers – from Benny Goodman to Paul Simon
...<p>At 1619 Broadway the Brill Building housed some of the best songwriters in US musical history. We will track the history of the building through its song writers – from Benny Goodman to Paul Simon
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Rock and Roll Heaven
<p>As the song said, "there must be a Rock and Roll Heaven" - Come along and hear some of the late greats from four genres, who have passed away, in this two-hour journey of memories. Muddy Waters, BB
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Music and Art for Christmastide: Seasonal Variations
<p>Sacred and secular works will be featured, and their various interconnections and architectural settings, explored. Composers include Bach, Walther, Mozart, Brahms, Cornelius, and Stravinsky, as
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An Evening with Vivaldi
<p>Vivaldi is one of the most-loved composers of the Baroque period. From his Gloria to the Four Seasons, his music has an energy and vibrancy that delights audiences everywhere. Join us to spend an
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Celebrating Beethoven: Life and Legacy
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