Out of an abundance of caution in response to the spread of COVID-19, we have canceled all remaining seminars in the Winter/Spring 2020 term. Please visit www.newberry.org/covid19 for further updates.

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Seminar Description

Even those passionate about attending “classical” music concerts sometimes hit a stumbling block when it comes to music using a vocabulary beyond that of the late nineteenth century. Through comparative listening, basic score study, and history, this seminar will demystify four of the main paths of classical music since the early twentieth century: Nationalism, Impressionism, Neo-classicism, and Serialism. Throughout the seminar, participants will be exposed to new ways of listening to and appreciating these types of music.

Four sessions. E – $195, R – $214.50

Lawrence Axelrod is a composer and pianist whose activities have led him around the world. He is also a creator and leader of opera tours. He has lived and worked in Chicago since arriving here for graduate school.

Materials List

Required:

• A free digital course packet of additional material, compiled by the instructor and distributed electronically before the seminar begins.

First Reading:

• There is no reading assignment for the first class.

Registration Information

• Online registration opens at 9 am (CST) on Tuesday, January 7.
• Phone registration opens at 12 pm (CST) on Wednesday, January 8.

Early registration (E) prices are in effect from January 7 at 9 am through January 24 at 4 pm. Regular registration (R) prices are in effect January 24 at 4 pm through the end of the term.

We offer a 10% discount to members, seniors, and students.

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This seminar is part of the Newberry’s Seminars Program. Learn more about registering for a seminar, program policies and procedures, or teaching a seminar.