Events

Let’s Talk about Music to Truly Understand It

Music appreciation covering a wide variety of topics and musical genres.  

Everything You Wanted to Know About Music but Were Afraid to Ask
Tuesday, March 10 • 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
A robust discussion of the various aspects of music, the making of great performances and more.

Comparing Music of Different Artists
Tuesday, March 17 • 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Explore the elements involved in comparing different performers and the criteria used to judge them.

Handel Festival Orchestra Concert Preparation
Tuesday, March 24 • 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Discover and learn about two heavenly works by Mozart: Violin Concerto no. 4 and Symphony no. 36 ("Linz"). 

Handel Festival Orchestra Concert, West 83rd Ministry Center, NYC
Tuesday, March 31 • 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.
The Handel Festival Orchestra will present an all-Mozart program featuring violinist and concertmaster Jieming Tang, playing Violin Concerto no. 4 and Symphony no. 36 (‘Linz”). Reservations are needed by Tuesday, March 24. Price $55, Member Price: $50, cost includes $10/person orchestra donation, transportation provided

Thomas Elefant, accomplished conductor, musician and university lecturer, founded the Handel Festival Orchestra in 2009. He served as the musical director of the Intergenerational Symphony in Israel, the Richmond Symphony Orchestra in Indiana and the Missoula Symphony Orchestra in Montana. He holds a Masters in Conducting from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Music Education from New York University.

Price: $8/class, Subscription Price: $20, Member Price: Free, Stay for lunch - Price: $6.50, Recommended Senior Price: $4.50, reservations are needed three days in advance, contact Alison Rivlin at 908-889-8800 x260 or [email protected].
Trip to Handel Festival concert not included - see pricing above

Series sponsored by the Elinor and Leonard Goldman Memorial Fund