Classical Music and its Cultural Path
The countries and cultures of Italy and Germany dominated the development of Classical music (mid-18th century until roughly 1820), but starting in the mid-19th century, composers from less musically influential areas began to bring their cultural contexts to bear on this music. Eventually reaching the Americas, this trend led to a wider variety in the Classical repertoire we know today. In this Deep, we'll hear from Michael Sitton, former dean of Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, professional pianist, composer, and teacher, as he explores this topic and incorporates musical examples found in Classical piano repertoire. Hosted at Monteverdi Music School with a lovely Hardman grand piano.
Classic Scores for Classic Films
Founder and former owner of the Savoy theater, teacher, author, and extraordinary cinemaphile, Rick Winston, delights us with his course “Classical Scores for Classical Films” as part of our partnership with the Green Mountain Film Festival (Mar 13-16, 2024). Refreshments included; all ages welcome. Suggested donation of $10-30 goes to the Savoy and our scholarship fund!
Django & Gypsy Jazz
Guitarists, Montpelierites, Dads, and Super nice guys, Dee Davis and Greg Hayes break down Gypsy Jazz, Django Reinhardt, and Jazz Manouche born in the interwar period in France. Refreshments included.
Suggested donation is $5-50 per person. All ages welcome.
Jazz in 1959
Join Guitarist, Music Teacher, and New England Conservatory grad Matt Delligatti for a discussion and listening session on why Jazz in 1959 was so important. Talk begins at 6:30p at Naive Melody Instrument Exchange.
Suggested donation is $5-50 per person. All ages welcome. Refreshments included.
Why We’re Still Talking About 1973
Join us as Buch Spieler co-owner, DJ XAVWAX, and local music sage Xavier Jimenez tells us Why We’re Still Talking About 1973. Talk and listening session begins at 6:30p at Buch Spieler Records. Refreshments included.
Suggested donation is $5-50 per person. All ages welcome.
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