Classical Music Listening Club at Teton County Library

Italian Inspiration: A young Felix Mendelssohn composed his “Italian” Symphony after returning from a 10-month trip to the country, while native Italians Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini became the most well-known voices in opera at the turn of the century. How did a visiting composer versus those who spent their lives and careers there use different approaches to bring the sounds of a culture to life? We’ll look at Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 and Verdi and Puccini’s arias, as well as other music inspired by both foreign travels and devotion to homeland.

Suitable for interested novices and seasoned fans alike, this adult education group will explore the history, theory and stories behind epic classical works each week. Led by Stoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich, prepare for the coming weekend’s Festival Orchestra concerts or simply join the discussion in the Classical Music Listening Club.

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