Music
From rock 'n' roll to opera, discover some amazing music and the often complex relationship between music, society and ideas. Whether you want to delve into music appreciation and learn from the masters, or make music for yourself, you will find a beautiful music class that is just right for you.
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Disco Revolution @45rpm
<p>Disco music was long considered the poor cousin of rock and roll. However, disco’s roots are steeped in counterculture 1960s New York. Early underground clubs were the haunts of blacks, latinos and
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The Operas of Richard Strauss
<p>Between 1892 and 1941, Richard Strauss wrote some of the world’s most important operatic masterworks amidst several periods of national and global upheaval. Tracing the evolution of Strauss’s
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A Beginner's Guide to the Symphony
<p>What is a symphony? For more than two centuries the symphony has represented the summit of a composer’s ambition. But what actually defines a symphony, and how do you listen to one? Learning more
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The Doo Wop Years (1953-1963)
<p>The early 1950s saw the beginning of teenage music. Amateur singing groups popped up all over the USA and the world. They performed songs about teenage love, life, and included some incredible
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Music and Art for Christmastide: Sacred and Secular Contexts
<p>Christmas has many facets; these have been reflected in the great variety of music and art created for the festival, both sacred and secular. In this presentation we will explore outstanding
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An Evening with Handel
<p>Listening to Handel’s Messiah is a great tradition of Christmas! Spend an evening exploring the life and music of this magnificent composer, with a special focus on his most famous choral
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