{"id":10669,"date":"2025-09-08T00:43:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T04:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sentient.project-sites.com\/prime\/?post_type=lecture&#038;p=10669"},"modified":"2026-02-09T11:49:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:49:31","slug":"classical-music-for-seasons-and-holidays","status":"publish","type":"lecture","link":"https:\/\/sentient.project-sites.com\/prime\/lecture\/classical-music-for-seasons-and-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Classical Music For Seasons And Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6>Twelve Months of Programs with Betsy Schwarm<\/h6>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:20px;\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6>January: Sleigh Rides &#038; Snowstorms: Winter in Classical Music<\/h6>\n<p>For musical expression of the snowy season, Vivaldi\u2019s Winter is hard to beat, but it is not alone. Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and Leroy Anderson also brought their skills to the topic. Music historian Betsy Schwarm brings sounds of a classical winter, and the stories behind the music.<\/li>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:20px;\"><\/div>\n<li>\n<h6>February: Classical Hearts and Flowers: Music of Romance<\/h6>\n<p>Two familiar wedding marches, tender songs, a bit of Tchaikovsky\u2019s Romeo and Juliet: music historian Betsy Schwarm presents a variety of classical music on themes of love, and the stories behind the music. Puccini\u2019s timeless romance, La Boh\u00e9me, rounds out the program in video form.<\/li>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:20px;\"><\/div>\n<li>\n<h6>March: Beyond Danny Boy: Classical Music with Irish Connections<\/h6>\n<p>Irish music isn\u2019t only Danny Boy! The spirit of the Emerald Isle also appears in classical music, thanks to Irish-born composers, as well as great composers from other lands, even Beethoven. Music historian Betsy Schwarm delves into the subject.<\/li>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:20px;\"><\/div>\n<li>\n<h6>April: Spring Flowers: Classical Music for Springtime<\/h6>\n<p>Birdsong and blossoms, nature reborn, a touch of young love: the charms of springtime have a treasured place classical music. Music historian Betsy Schwarm brings us favorites from Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, and a bit of a May Day celebration in Olde England.<\/li>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:20px;\"><\/div>\n<li>\n<h6>May: A Classical Lady for Mother\u2019s Day: Clara Schumann<\/h6>\n<p>From the age of eight, Clara Schumann (1819 \u2013 1895) was a classical music star. Gifted pianist, influential teacher, skilled composer: she captured the headlines. Music historian Betsy Schwarm brings the music and insights into Clara\u2019s life and career.<\/li>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:20px;\"><\/div>\n<li>\n<h6>June: The Livin\u2019 is Easy: Summertime in Classical Music<\/h6>\n<p>Gershwin\u2019s song may be the best-known bit of summery music, but it\u2019s far from the only option. Music historian Betsy Schwarm also offers seasonally flavored works from Vivaldi, Beethoven, Respighi, and a spirited Swedish Midsummer celebration.<\/li>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:20px;\"><\/div>\n<li>\n<h6>July: A Star-Spangled Survey: Sousa, Copland, Bernstein, and More<\/h6>\n<p>Marches, fanfares, film music, Simple Gifts, and a hint of spangly stars: a red, white, and blue selection of American classical music. Music historian Betsy Schwarm has the music and the stories behind the scenes with compositions tied to our national holiday. <\/li>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:20px;\"><\/div>\n<li>\n<h6>August: On the Trail: A Classical Grand Canyon<\/h6>\n<p>From sunrise to sunset, the Painted Desert, a burro trip, and a magnificent thunderstorm. It\u2019s all told quite vividly in music by American composer Ferde Grof\u00e9. Music historian Betsy Schwarm guides us through the journey, including pictures of the scenes and the composer\u2019s own thoughts.<\/li>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:20px;\"><\/div>\n<li>\n<h6>September: Falling Leaves: Classical Music for Autumn<\/h6>\n<p>Fall festivals, wine-tinged revelries, Autumnal dancing, and a harvest hymn: classical music for Autumn! Music historian Betsy Schwarm brings musical visions of shorter days, cooler temperatures, and imagery both graceful and joyous. The stories behind the music add to the exploration.<\/li>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:20px;\"><\/div>\n<li>\n<h6>October: Ghosts and Goblins: A Classical Halloween<\/h6>\n<p>From sweet to spooky, Halloween offers opportunities for imagination. Classical composers have embraced that in various ways. Music historian Betsy Schwarm brings some examples: music for a haunted mountain, an apprentice sorcerer, and a hint of Alfred Hitchcock.<\/li>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:20px;\"><\/div>\n<li>\n<h6>November: The Nutcracker: Artistry, Excellence, and Not Just for Kids<\/h6>\n<p>Many of us first saw The Nutcracker in childhood. However, Tchaikovsky didn\u2019t write it just for youngsters. He also hoped to create a satisfying artistic experience for all. Music historian Betsy Schwarm explores the work, its background, and its musical highlights.<\/li>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:20px;\"><\/div>\n<li>\n<h6>December: Silent Nights and Festive Days: Classical Music for Christmas and Hanukkah<\/h6>\n<p>The end of the year brings celebrations both sacred and secular, frequently adorned with music. Music historian Betsy Schwarm offers Yuletide merriment, Hebrew folk songs, the beauteous light of Christmas morning, and the peace of a silent night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":395,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"categories":[460],"tags":[341],"our-team":[164],"series":[],"class_list":["post-10669","lecture","type-lecture","status-publish","hentry","category-betsy-schwarm","tag-music","our-team-betsy-schwarm"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Classical Music For Seasons And Holidays - Primetime PRESENTERS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sentient.project-sites.com\/prime\/lecture\/classical-music-for-seasons-and-holidays\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Classical Music For Seasons And Holidays - Primetime PRESENTERS\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Twelve Months of Programs with Betsy Schwarm January: Sleigh Rides &#038; Snowstorms: Winter in Classical Music For musical expression of the snowy season, Vivaldi\u2019s Winter is hard to beat, but it is not alone. 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