EVDOL 34 - Memory and Meaning in Classical Music

Mitchell Lyon
Music has the power to preserve memory and evoke the deepest emotions of loss, nostalgia, and triumph. This single-day intensive examines how composers have crafted works to mourn, memorialize, and celebrate pivotal moments in history and personal experience. From the delicate poignancy of Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin and the haunting resonance of Britten’s War Requiem to the dramatic flair of Beethoven’s Wellington’s Victory and the explosive triumph of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, each piece tells a compelling story.

Through engaging guided listening and thought-provoking discussions, you’ll uncover how these masterpieces transform moments of the past into powerful, timeless tributes. Explore the profound ways in which music forges a connection to our shared past and collective humanity.

Biography: Mitchell Lyon

Friday, June 27

10am–4pm ET

In Person Only

$200