The White Lake Music Society is pleased to offer two upcoming lectures featuring retired Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s violist Robert Swan. These 4PM lectures will take place on Sunday, November 10 and Sunday, December 8,2019. These 4 PM events will take place at the Praise Center of the United Methodist Church, 117 S. Division St., Whitehall. Admission is $7 at the door.
Sunday, November 10, 2019 “My Life in Music”
Share with Bob his experiences as he grew from a young music student to a mature artist, performing with some of the greatest musicians alive. Meet some of the people, both famous and not, who influenced him on his way. Relive with him episodes thrilling, poignant, difficult, and personal that all contributed in their own way. Listen to musical examples, both trivial and profound, that changed him as a person and player.
Sunday, December 8, 2019 “Handel’s Messiah”
Handel’s “Messiah” is one of the most beloved pieces of music ever created. Join Bob Swan this Christmas season in exploring this masterpiece. Handel’s musical genius and the purity and honesty of his faith will be demonstrated with recorded examples and Bob’s insights and observations. Bob has performed the Messiah nearly 100 times in his career as a violist. Some of these concerts were with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The CSO’s recording of the Messiah will be featured prominently in this presentation. Bob was a member of the CSO for 36 years. Join us in getting this Christmas season off to an inspirational start!
For more information, please contact Director Sondra Cross at 231-329-3056 or visit us online at www.whitelakemusic.org
Sunday, November 10, 2019 “My Life in Music”
Share with Bob his experiences as he grew from a young music student to a mature artist, performing with some of the greatest musicians alive. Meet some of the people, both famous and not, who influenced him on his way. Relive with him episodes thrilling, poignant, difficult, and personal that all contributed in their own way. Listen to musical examples, both trivial and profound, that changed him as a person and player.
Sunday, December 8, 2019 “Handel’s Messiah”
Handel’s “Messiah” is one of the most beloved pieces of music ever created. Join Bob Swan this Christmas season in exploring this masterpiece. Handel’s musical genius and the purity and honesty of his faith will be demonstrated with recorded examples and Bob’s insights and observations. Bob has performed the Messiah nearly 100 times in his career as a violist. Some of these concerts were with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The CSO’s recording of the Messiah will be featured prominently in this presentation. Bob was a member of the CSO for 36 years. Join us in getting this Christmas season off to an inspirational start!
For more information, please contact Director Sondra Cross at 231-329-3056 or visit us online at www.whitelakemusic.org