Wednesday, May 15
10:30 am - 11:10 am
Registration Required
It's time for Family Story Time! We'll sing, dance, and read together. This event is designed for children birth - 5 but interested older siblings are welcome to attend.
You only need to signup once for all the Family Story Time sessions. It is okay to miss sessions. Questions, please email Lisa at Lisa@marktwainlibrary.org
Photos & videos from this event may be used on the Library's social media sites.
Wednesday, May 15
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration Required Below
Born Ludwig “Van” (not “Von” — a distinction of significance) Beethoven, this German of humble birth would become arguably the most celebrated composer in the western world.
During this program, Professor Gil Harel discusses how music evolved in the decades leading up to Beethoven’s arrival in Vienna. Learn how music evolved logically and sequentially -- and radically, in the case of Beethoven.
Professor Harel will illustrate his points with both a piano sonata and a symphony, highlighting the profound innovations and remarkable expressivity in Beethoven's musical language.
This is a hybrid series of programs that will take place both live at the Library, and virtually over Zoom. For a full experience we recommend attending this program live at the Library.
Scroll to the bottom of the screen to register for the In-Person option and you will receive an email reminder. Include a cell for a text reminder.
Would you prefer instead to attend the program virtually over Zoom? Click here to register for the virtual event.
Great Composers Dates & Topics:
- Part I March 27 — Bach's Pursuit of Musical Perfection
- Part II April 24 — Mozart: The Ultimate Wunderkind
- Part III May 15 — Beethoven's Musical Language
About Our Speaker
Gil Harel (PhD, Brandeis University) is a musicologist and music theorist whose interests include styles ranging from western classical repertoire to jazz and musical theater. Previously, he served on the faculty at CUNY Baruch College (where he was awarded the prestigious "Presidential Excellence Award for Distinguished Teaching").
Currently, he is an Associate Professor of Music at Naugatuck Valley Community College, where he has been presented with the AFT "Merit Award for Exemplary Service to the College" for 4 consecutive years. In 2020, he was honored with the coveted Connecticut Board of Regents (BOR) Teaching Award. At NVCC, Dr. Harel conducts the college chorale, a cappella ensemble, teaches music history and theory, and serves as musical director of theater productions.
Wednesday, May 15
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration Required Below
Born Ludwig “Van” (not “Von” — a distinction of significance) Beethoven, this German of humble birth would become arguably the most celebrated composer in the western world.
During this program, Professor Gil Harel discusses how music evolved in the decades leading up to Beethoven’s arrival in Vienna. Learn how music evolved logically and sequentially -- and radically, in the case of Beethoven.
Professor Harel will illustrate his points with both a piano sonata and a symphony, highlighting the profound innovations and remarkable expressivity in Beethoven's musical language.
This is a hybrid series of programs that will take place both live at the Library, and virtually over Zoom. For a full experience we recommend attending this program live at the Library.
Scroll to the bottom of the screen to register for the Virtual option and you will receive a Zoom link on the day of the program. Include a cell for a text reminder.
Would you prefer instead to attend the program in-person, at the Library? Click here to register for the in-person event.
Great Composers Dates & Topics:
- Part I March 27 — Bach's Pursuit of Musical Perfection
- Part II April 24 — Mozart: The Ultimate Wunderkind
- Part III May 15 — Beethoven's Musical Language
About Our Speaker
Gil Harel (PhD, Brandeis University) is a musicologist and music theorist whose interests include styles ranging from western classical repertoire to jazz and musical theater. Previously, he served on the faculty at CUNY Baruch College (where he was awarded the prestigious "Presidential Excellence Award for Distinguished Teaching").
Currently, he is an Associate Professor of Music at Naugatuck Valley Community College, where he has been presented with the AFT "Merit Award for Exemplary Service to the College" for 4 consecutive years. In 2020, he was honored with the coveted Connecticut Board of Regents (BOR) Teaching Award. At NVCC, Dr. Harel conducts the college chorale, a cappella ensemble, teaches music history and theory, and serves as musical director of theater productions.
Wednesday, May 15
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration Required Below
Interested in history? This book club is for you! Led by members of the Library's Programming Committee, this book club selects engaging history reads and meets regularly for lively and engaging discussions.
Copies of the latest book will be available to borrow at the Library.
Upcoming Meetings and Book Selections:
May 15 —
Code Talker by Chester Nez
June 19 —
Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo
