Symphonic Masterpieces

Course description

Limited space is available for the second half of this course, designed to help develop your listening skills and appreciation of classical symphonic music. Each lecture corresponds with a different concert selected from the Victoria Symphony’s 2020 Masterworks series including such works as Tchaikovsky's Pathétique and Mahler's 3rd Symphony. Through guided listening and class discussion, you will learn how to listen to the form, instrumentation and style of the selected works. By learning what to listen for, your enjoyment during concerts will increase significantly. All levels of listeners - from novice to knowledgeable - are welcome.