Have you ever heard someone say\, &ldquo\; That music is SO romantic!&rdquo\;? What does that mean? Is it music that is sappy and ooey-gooey? Is it music associated with a special time or eve nt in our lives? Does it include a story? Interestingly\, in Western music history\, an entire era &ndash\; essentially the nineteenth century &ndas h\; is typically categorized as being "Romantic." Really? An entire era? T his interactive lecture will discuss various characteristics of music from the Romantic Era\, and we&rsquo\;ll explore reasons why the term "Romanti c" has been consistently applied to this music. Then we&rsquo\;ll compare the qualities of nineteenth-century Romanticism with our contemporary inte rpretations and see how they stack up.
\nMichael Gesme is the conductor of the Central Oregon Symphony and a Professor of Mus ic at Central Oregon Community College where he teaches courses in Music T heory\, Music History\, Ear Training\, and Conducting. He received a Bache lor of Arts Degree from Luther College in Decorah\, Iowa\, and a Masters o f Music Degree in Orchestral Conducting from the University of Missouri-Co lumbia. Gesme also conducts the Cascade Winds Symphonic Band\, the Central Oregon Chamber Orchestra and various productions for OperaBend.
\nQ uestions? Contact \;elsah@ deschuteslibrary.org\, 541-312-1062
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