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Great Composers Part III: Beethoven’s Musical Language (Virtual)

HomeGreat Composers Part III: Beethoven’s Musical Language (Virtual)

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.

 




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