Candlelight Concert Society presents, "In Search of the Fantasia" Zoom Lecture

As a genre label, the “Fantasia” has attracted the interest of composers from the 16th century to the present. As a form rooted in improvisation and characterized by formal flexibility, defining the “fantasia” proves to be no simple task. On his February 27 recital, the pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard will offer a glimpse into the extraordinary stylistic range of the “fantasia” with a program of Sweelinck, C.P.E. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and George Benjamin, among others. In preparation for what promises to be a fascinating program spanning nearly 400 years worth of music, this presentation will offer listeners an introduction to the elusive genre of the “fantasia.” We will consider the history of the genre not simply as an inventory of works and composers but as a form that is grounded in musical practice itself.

Hosted by Richard Giarusso, PhD

Dr. Giarusso is the Dean’s Fellow, Associate Professor and Chair of Musicology at the Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute. He is a versatile musician with practical and scholarly experience in a wide range of repertoire.

Topic: Lecture: In search of the Fantasia By Dr. Richard Giarusso
Time: Feb 24, 2022 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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