Composers from the romantic era were masters at illustrating feelings, pictures, and stories. Long before there were movies, these composers captured people's imaginations by painting vivid pictures in music. In celebration of Halloween, we will explore music from the romantic era which illustrates spooky stories and characters. Also, don't forget to check out our new group performance class and all of the great concerts happening in Melrose this month. Happy Listening!
Music 101
Music 101 Events!
10/25 (Sun.), 3:15 or 4:45 P.M - Group Performance Class! Don't miss your first chance to participate in our new Group Performance Class. This month Music 101 faculty member Alicia DePaolo will host. Come hear Alicia sing, earn some listener points, and play a piece of your own.
Group Performance Class Season Passes! If you want to attend more than one group performance class during the 2015/16 season, you can save money and reserve your spot in the classes by purchasing a season pass or a 1/2 season pass! Click above for details.
10/18 (Sun.), 3 P.M. - Beethoven Society (Melrose)
Come hear a FREE concert right here in Melrose and support a great cause. Admission to these events is always free but donations at the door support the Beethoven Society's scholarship fund for area students studying music in college. The concert will take place at the Melrose Highlands Congregational Church (355 Franklin St.).
11/7 (Sat.), 8 P.M. - Melrose Symphony(Melrose) Support our local symphony and hear some great music! This concert will feature the music of Russian romantic era composers. You will also hear a piano soloist!
Franz Schubert "Der Doppelganger" (Laszlo Polgar, bass)This song is about a man who sees a ghostly vision of himself. Listen as the piano sets an eerie mood and then the singer gets more and more frightened as he sees the ghost.
Baba Yaga is a mythical creature from Russian folk tales who is kind of like a witch or a sorcerer. According to the legend, she can fly through the air. Listen for the loud, staccato low notes at the beginning which sound scary and the higher melodies that sound like Baba Yaga flying through the air!