ABOUT THIS PRESENTATION

For 400 years, composers have turned to the natural world for inspiration — and this Earth Day lecture brings their discoveries vividly to life. Travel from Vivaldi's storm-tossed Four Seasons to the primal energy of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, from Haydn's glowing orchestral sunrise to the soaring violin of Vaughan Williams's The Lark Ascending. Along the way, meet a French composer who found hope in birdsong while imprisoned during World War II, and a forgotten innovator whose 1737 depiction of chaos still sounds startlingly modern. Featuring musical excerpts and a visually stunning slide presentation, this hour-long talk is a celebration of music, nature, and what's worth protecting.

60 MINUTES

ADULT AUDIENCES

IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL

FEATURED SLIDES

(Click on the first slide for a bigger view, then click your way through them all.)

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ANIMATION REEL

I wanted the look of this presentation to reflect the beauty of the music I talk about. All of the pieces were inspired by nature, its elegance and its fury, and I built the visuals to echo that same range, from serene landscapes to dramatic skies. Every slide is a small attempt to honor what the composers heard.