Shostakovich Part I and II In this two-part series, musicologist Matthew Heck guides us first through an historical context that sheds light on Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich’s music - focusing on his string quartets. The second talk will take a closer look at musical and extra-musical stylistic elements through his Third Quartet. Part I: Beyond …
ZOOM LINK FOR MASTERCLASS: https://brandeis.zoom.us/j/91376870047 Access scores for the music to be played in both Masterclasses (Tuesday and Wednesday). Click the links below to watch the musicians' initial performances for this masterclass. ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦ Wednesday Group 1: Rebecca Sayles, flute; Nina Sayles, violin and marimba Here’s a short YouTube clip of the related music in …
Do you miss in-person wine tastings? Join Charles Oliver, local Harvard wine expert, for tasting notes on locally-available selections. For each episode of this series, Charles will select a different wine and walk viewers through the backstory about the winemaker, the region of origin, how to taste the wine, and foods you might pair with …
30 minute daily session, exploring Pema Chödrön’s Lojong cards, with violinist Judith Eissenberg and Alexander teacher Deborah Adams. In a very informal and low-key conversational format, we will pick a daily teaching and read Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön’s commentaries... exploring ways we may apply them to music-making with open-ended discussion. Certified Alexander Technique teacher will …
Like ourselves, string instruments can feel quite different from day to day. Humidity, temperature and barometric pressure all play a part. Start your day warming up yourself and your instrument through this easy scale system led by Rhonda Rider.
Turn musical concerns into curiosity, and explore ways to imaginatively rethink and expand both your practice and rehearsal strategies. Discussion based on participant suggestions! Led by Judith Gordon.
Ad Hoc Practice Help & Mini-Lesson Sign-Ups Do you have a passage you just can’t solve? Want advice about vibrato, rhythm, practice aids? Sign up for musical triage! With chamber music at the center of their musical endeavors, Judith Eissenberg, Judith Gordon, and Rhonda Rider bring enthusiastic fluency to the full range of the literature …
Classes and Dates Tue. 6/16 - Needle Felted Cactus 3-4:30 and 5-6:30 Thur. 6/18 - Wet Felted Watermelon Beads 3-4:30 and 5-6:30 Tue. 6/23 -Needle Felted Butterfly 2:45-4:30 and 5-6:45 Thur. 6/25 -Needle Felted Ladybug 3-4:30 and 5-6:30 Fri. 6/19 -Painting with Wool (pricing separate, see info below) Kits $18 for each first kit which …
Shostakovich Part I and II In this two-part series, musicologist Matthew Heck guides us first through an historical context that sheds light on Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich’s music - focusing on his string quartets. The second talk will take a closer look at musical and extra-musical stylistic elements through his Third Quartet. Part II: “We …
THURSDAYS: 6:00 - 6:30pm What: This is a 30 minute practice that can be done entirely seated in a chair, or on your yoga mat if you prefer. First we will loosen up our bodies a bit with some simple stretching. Then you will settle into any comfortable position of your choice while we explore …
