Learning Never Gets Old
Music • History • Culture • Technology
Original multimedia lectures that bring classical music, Broadway, cultural history, and AI to life, designed for curious adults who never stop learning.
Featured Presentations
BROADWAY’S GOLDEN AGE:
The Songs, Stories and Songwriters that Defined America
Step into the world of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and more. A captivating look at the music and moments that shaped modern musical theater.
60 MINUTES
ADULT AUDIENCES
IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL
BOB DYLAN & THE NOBEL PRIZE:
Hearing Dylan as Literature
Explore some of the songs that helped earn Bob Dylan the Nobel Prize in Literature, examining his lyrics as both poetry and performance through music, history, and interpretation.
60 MINUTES
ADULT AUDIENCES
IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL
UNBROKEN VOICES
Speaking Truth Across Generations
Discover how Frederick Douglass, Billie Holiday, and Maya Angelou used words, music, and moral courage to challenge injustice and inspire change. This visually rich presentation explores three powerful voices whose messages continue to resonate across generations.
60 MINUTES
ADULT AUDIENCES
IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL
MUSIC OF THE EARTH
Composers Finding Their Muse in Nature
A 60-minute journey through 400 years of classical music inspired by the natural world, from Vivaldi's storms to Vaughan Williams's lark, paired with stunning imagery and musical excerpts. A celebration of nature, sound, and wonder for Earth Day — or any day.
60 MINUTES
ADULT AUDIENCES
IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL
THE EMERGING SHAPE OF SOUND
How Vivaldi Invented the Concerto — and Bach Perfected It
Discover how two Baroque giants transformed the concerto. Through vivid visuals, musical examples, and engaging storytelling, this presentation traces the fascinating connection between Vivaldi and Bach, revealing how ideas traveled, evolved, and helped shape the future of Western classical music.
60 MINUTES
ADULT AUDIENCES
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HANDEL’S MESSIAH
A Story of Collapse, Creation and Redemption
Discover the remarkable story behind Handel’s Messiah, one of the most beloved works in classical music. Through vivid images, beautiful musical excerpts, and the dramatic tale of Handel’s struggles, inspiration, and ultimate triumph, this visually engaging presentation reveals how a nearly forgotten composer created a masterpiece that continues to move audiences nearly three centuries later.
60 MINUTES
ADULT AUDIENCES
IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL