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5/9/2010 - 5/14/2010
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Baltimore, Maryland


The Beethoven Concertos, The Aura of Chopin, The Classical Piano Sonata

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5/9/2010


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Number: 18577RJ

Duration: 5 nights

Theme: Cultural and Fine Arts; World Studies & History

Meals: 15 total, 5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners

Activity Level: 1
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Itinerary: Baltimore, MD 6 nights
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The Beethoven Concertos

Beethoven’s concertos rank among the most highly regarded in musical literature. Using a variety of recordings, discuss the history and development of the concerto and Beethoven’s influence on the form’s evolution.



The Aura of Chopin

Explore the style, innovation and powerful communication of this "poet of the keyboard" through a sampling of solo piano works. Enjoy the enchanting Mazurkas, the mysterious Nocturnes, the dramatic Ballades, and the virtuosic Etudes.



The Classical Piano Sonata

In the hands of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, the piano sonata became a vehicle of varied expression from courtly humor to dramatic passion. Compare representative works and discuss the development of the piano as an instrument.



Performances each evening by Peabody artists and exceptional students. Free access to world-class Walters Art Museum across the street.



Program in association with Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, providing musical training since 1857.



Baltimore

Once a center of shipbuilding on the Eastern seaboard, Baltimore remains an active port dedicated to preserving its maritime heritage. From historic neighborhoods to famed cultural and educational facilities, Baltimore is a world-class city.




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Exploritas Instructor
 

Ernest Liotti
Ernest Liotti is on the faculty of the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, a conservatory located in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood, and is the director of choral activities and an instructor of music history at Loyola Universit...
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