Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas comprehensively defined the sonata and revolutionized pianistic technique.

Saturday, January 23. Chicago, IL.  Beethoven's biography  | List of symphonies and musical overview

This daylong seminar examines musical masterpieces that transformed western music and will include compositions by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Wagner, Debussy, and others. Works are explored in terms of cultural context and influence, and will be presented via live performance, CD, and DVD. Syllabus

Works by Mozart, Puccini, Rossini, Verdi, Wagner, and Bizet are explored, together with cultural context and influence as time permits. Works are presented via piano, CD, and DVD. Syllabus