Lectures For Lifelong Learners!

Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons – Beethoven’s Ode to Joy – Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture – Gershwin’s Summertime: Some of the most beloved classical music is immediately familiar, even to those who would swear they’ve never been to a classical concert. Classical music historian and frequent public speaker Betsy Schwarm brings her user-friendly approach to the topic. How did those works become so widely famous? Does everything that’s well-written become iconic? Probably not! Dive into some great music you already know, and learn how it earned its place in the spotlight!