composing music in the 19th century beethoven’s shadow
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DATES & TIMESJanuary 17th to
January 21st9:30am-12:15pm
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Gil HarelProfessor ofMusicology
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Johannes Brahms was past 40 before he published his firstsymphony. Asked by his publisher about his productivity,Brahms responded with words that captured the feelings ofmany of his comrades: "How am I to write in the “shadow” ofthat giant, Beethoven?" Some - Chopin and Wagner, forexample – mostly avoided the traditional genres in whichBeethoven had so spectacularly triumphed. Others, such asHector Berlioz and Franz Liszt, boldly reimagined Beethoven’sforms in order to make their mark. Brahms himself ultimatelyembraced Beethoven’s classical flame and made it burn brightonce more. Through careful listening, analysis, and discussionwe will tell the dramatic story of Beethoven’s successors, andhow they lived and sometimes triumphed despite -- andbecause of -- the master’s shadow.
Gil Harel, a graduate of Brandeis’ doctoral program, is amusicologist with broad interests from classical to jazz. Anaward winning educator, he teaches music history and theory atNaugatuck Valley Community College, where he conducts thecollege chorale, a cappella ensemble, and serves as musicaldirector in the theater program. At BOLLI, Gil teaches across theentire range of Western music to the continuing delight of theBOLLI membership.
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Beethoven’s ShadowComposing Music in the 19th Century
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