Western Classical Music:

"Journey to the North - Nordic vistas through music from the national romantic era"

-Introduction to the Nordic countries and the national romantic era

-Sibelius & Grieg composer profile in the national romantic context

-Influences on Sibelius & Grieg and their societal significance

-Major works and style

-Excerpts from Sibelius's & Grieg’s music

-Slides will be shown along with the music as nature was such an important source of inspiration for many of the compositions

Presented by: Raita Mocherla (from Finland, based in Hyderabad; studied the piano, flute and church organ at Sibelius High School and Vantaa Music Institute)

Listening Post/Music Appreciation: Pure listening to Classical and Jazz music recordings with visual aids, notes, Q/A-session, discussion. Open to all. Entrance free.