Verso University: Behind the Notes: Classical Music from the Inside Out

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Dates: Tuesday, September 10, 17 & 24 (Brooks Place) Time: 10-11 am Registration Fee: $25 Series Information This special Verso University listening & lecture series invites classical music lovers and the classical-curious alike to experience beloved works in a whole new way. Join classical soprano and lifelong violinist Sarah Hawkey as she guides listeners through the rich history, stories, and musical language behind treasured masterworks, tracing ideas and themes across time periods and composers. If you've ever felt that “lit-up” feeling hearing a favorite symphonic theme, a beloved aria, or even one unforgettable chord, you already know the joy of getting behind the notes. Along the way, participants hear favorite pieces with fresh ears, share in the kind of close-listening conversations musicians have with each other backstage, and come away noticing layers in music they've long loved but never quite heard this way before. Sarah's enthusiasm for classical music, instrumental and vocal alike, is infectious. You'll leave each session feeling energized the next time you hop in the car and turn on the classical station or head to your next concert! No musical background is required, just curiosity and an appreciation for great music. About the Instructor Classical soprano Sarah Hawkey invites audiences into the heart of classical music with Behind the Notes: Classical Music from the Inside Out, a listening and lecture series that unpacks the musical complexity, stories, history, and expressive depth behind beloved works of the classical repertoire. Known for bringing warmth and clarity to complex ideas, she bridges the worlds of performer and listener, offering fresh insight into how classical music lives and breathes for today's audiences. Sarah has performed with organizations including the New York Philharmonic, LA Opera, and Lincoln Center's Mostly Mozart Festival, with international appearances at the Salzburg Festival and Verbier Festival. Her…

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