Cost and Registration Information
Early Registration Price (August 7 at 10 am – August 31 at 4 pm): $200
Regular Registration Price (August 31 at 4 pm – first day of class): $220
Members, seniors, and students get a 10% discount.
Mark your Calendar!
The Newberry Bookstore will re-open on August 14, and you will once again be able to find most of your assigned books for sale there.
Seminar Description
The music of Johann Sebastian Bach has been enjoyed around the world since it was first performed over three hundred years ago. We will watch, listen to, and discuss a number of Bach’s musical works, focusing on their rhythmic vitality, mathematical genius, and emotional expression. Contextual information will help participants gain a deeper understanding of and appreciation for a selection of Bach’s musical masterpieces.
Three sessions. E - $200, L - $220
John Nygro is a lecturer, actor, and musician in the Chicago area with a forty year career in the arts. His talks have been heard at universities, libraries, arts organizations, and on the radio.
Materials List
Required:
- There are no required materials for this class.
First Reading:
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There is no reading assignment for the first class.
This class is part of the Newberry’s Adult Education Seminars Program. Learn more about our registration procedures.