b'Color lithograph of Vienna, 1900 | U.S. Library of Congress | Public DomainVienna: City of Dreams and EnchantmentBy Karl MiddlemanMay 10 & 17, 2 p.m. (Ashcroft movie theater)Lectures Vienna served as the musical center of the western world for 150 years. Indeed, many of the greatest composers from Mozart to Strauss made this city of dreams and enchantment their home, drawing inspiration from the Vienna Woods, the beautiful Blue Danube, and Taught by professors,the elegant Viennese court balls. Focusing on the citys unique music and social history, historians, distinguishedMaestro Middleman brings this story to life via scenic videos and illuminatingmusicians and subjectcommentary. By exploring the lives and music of these immortalcomposers, your love for Viennas splendor and merriment willmatter experts, these livebe reawakened. classes often combine with resident-led expertise from lifelong fields of study to educate and entertain.As such, they represent a vital part of our lifelong learning program.40'

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