We have several upcoming webinars. Details and registration information for all of these can be found on our webinar page.
A Night at the Opera: Verdi’s La Traviata
Tuesday, May 4 at 8 pm Eastern
A staple of the operatic repertoire, this tragic love story features some of Verdi’s most lyrical melodies.
The character of Violetta dominates the work and her music changes as she develops through the drama, from the hectic, almost hysterical coloratura of the first act, to the more dramatic passages of the second, and the spiritual quality of her music as she departs life in act 3.
What’s So Great About a Hymnal?
Monday, May 10 at 8 pm Eastern
Where’s the hymnal? Increasingly not in the pews. Yet, within the covers of a hymnal we find an endless musical and spiritual treasures. Traditional hymnals are also incredibly user-friendly, once you see how they have been organized across time and how brilliantly they are indexed.
Whether you are making a new friend or renewing an old affection, join me in an exploration of the hymnal: its origins, phases, and impact on history and culture.
What’s So Great About the Piano?
Tuesday, May 18 at 8 pm Eastern
For more than 200 years, the piano reigned as the most popular instrument in the Western world. Families who could afford pianos installed them in their parlors. Music publishing companies flourished in most cities as people raced to buy the newest pieces to play on these pianos. Concert music and theatrical spectacles were heavily dependent on pianos too.
But who invented the piano? How did it rise to fame? Why was it so beloved? Most importantly, what has caused it to recede so drastically in our modern world? We’ll answer these question and others in a lively workshop devoted to the piano. I’ll share some interesting sounds and intriguing pieces of art as well!
