CANCELED - The Art of the Prelude: Lecture by Dr. Richard Giarusso

<b> <font color=red> **CANCELED**. This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.</b> </font> ___________________ While the term ìpreludeî seems to denote an introductory piece it has been used by composers across the centuries to refer to works of widely diverging characteristics. With a focus upon the Chopin Preludes this talk with Dr. Richard Giarusso explores the history of the ìpreludeî from the 18th to the 20th century. Chopinís Preludes while rooted strongly in the traditions of the genre are also unusual in many respects and pave the way for increasingly flexible treatments of the genre by later composers.