Our Lecture/Recitals can be performed
as a single program or in a series and will
include more musical information between each selection.
THE FOLLOWING ARE EXAMPLES OF OUR LECTURE/RECITAL TOPICS:
"THE DIFFERENT PERIODS OF MUSIC"
A very condensed musical history is presented, with appropriate performances
from the various periods of music: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic
and Modern.
"FAMOUS VIOLINISTS AND THEIR MUSIC"
A brief history of some of the most famous violinists: Mozart,
Hubay, Wieniawski, Paganini, Kreisler, Enesco, is presented with a
performance of some of their better known compositions.
"MUSIC INSPIRED BY DANCE"
Great composers' response to various dance forms
(waltz, minuet, rag, ballet, etc.) are performed
with a brief historical perspective on each.
"THE SECRET INGREDIENTS OF MUSIC"
The ingredients of musical composition: melody, harmony and
rhythm, etc. are discussed, illustrated and performed. The audience
has the experience of creating its own composition, including
our performance of its world premiere.
"EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE VIOLIN BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK"
The history of the violin, its various uses in the music world and anecdotes
of the most famous violinists are presented - interrupted with performances
of some of the best loved violin music. An audience member gets a quick
violin lesson and a performance of a duet.
"WHY DVORAK IS NOT MOZART"
The differences between these two great composers is discussed: their
music, their audiences, their inspiration and their family background.
Performances of a number of their works are performed and compared.
"AN INTIMATE SESSION WITH THE BEETHOVEN ROMANCE"
We dissect and interpret a masterpiece, revealing many of
the individual parts that together, create a performance of a
beautiful piece of music.
"HOW TO BE A CRITIC"
How to listen to music more critically. Illustrations are given of good and
bad performances of various pieces and good and bad interpretations of music.
We then open ourselves to the audience's new found wisdom
with a final performance.
"MUSIC BINDS US TOGETHER
WITH INVISIBLE THREADS." Pam Brown
