Archive for February 2011
The Context of Music: The Spanish Civil War
The Context of Music: The Spanish Civil War By Leon Botstein Written for the concert The Music of Spain: Composers of the Civil War, performed on Feb 25, 2011 at Carnegie Hall. The modern political history of Spain began formally with the declaration of the Second Republic of Spain (the so-called “first” republic was a…
Read MoreThe Music of Spain: Composers of the Civil War
The Music of Spain: Composers of the Civil War 02/25/2011 at 08:00 PM – Carnegie HallThe Spanish Civil War was a period of intense cultural activity that had a dramatic impact on its artists.Hear how the music changed with a pre-war symphonic poem, followed by works by composers who fled the country, but kept Spain…
Read MoreBeethoven, Wellington's Victory
Beethoven, Wellington’s Victory 02/15/2011 at 07:00 PM – Peter Norton Symphony SpaceHear a musical tale about the origin of Beethoven’s Wellington’s Victory, then enjoy a full performanceand Q&A with Maestro Botstein and the orchestra. Concert Notes
Read MoreBeethoven's Symphony No. 7
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 02/13/2011 at 04:00 PM – Peter Norton Symphony SpaceHear a musical tale about the origin of Beethoven’s seventh symphony, then enjoy a full performanceand Q&A with Maestro Botstein and the orchestra. Concert Notes
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