Lecture 7. The Beauty Of Music: Burt Bachrach, Silk Road Ensemble

Music Americana: In Search Of Greatness

Rod’s Winter lecture series at Osher/FAU Lifelong Learning in Boca Raton, FL

Wednesdays 3-5 pm January 17, 24, 31, February 7, March 6, 13, 20, 27
Register at 561-297-3185   olliboca@fau.edu

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: From sheer talent, pioneering a new direction, or outselling all their rivals, a few artists are widely regarded as the foremost practitioners of their art. Their work endures through the years, imitated but never surpassed, as part of the soundtrack of our times. From the directness of Irving Berlin to the lush melodies of Burt Bachrach, from the deep blues of Billy Holliday to the Tony-winning freedom of Kimberly Akimbo, from the symphonic Aaron Copeland to the spectacular Elton John, great artists inspire us in our time and set the standards for the future. This course will examine the work, biographies, and enduring importance of these past and present artists and attempt to sort myth from reality, using updated videos and excerpts from feature films, live performances, and a few surprises.

LECTURES:
1. The Great Songwriters: Irving Berlin, Carole King
2. American Classics: Aaron Copeland, The Kronos Quartet
3. Historic Voices: Billy Holliday, Judy Collins
4. Curtain Call: Harry Belafonte, Gordon Lightfoot
5. Sixty Years Ago: The Beatles, Louie Louie & The Kinks
6. Diversity On Broadway: South Pacific, Kimberly Akimbo
7. The Beauty Of Music: Burt Bachrach, Silk Road Ensemble
8. The Spectacular: Elton John, Taylor Swift