Society of Fellows Two-Day Symposium: The Classical Style: Haydn, Mozart, & Beethoven Debate the Role of Classical Music in the Modern Age
*This event is by invitation only.
Moderated by Alan Fletcher, AMFS President and CEO, with Steven Stucky, composer, and Jeremy Denk, librettist, discussing their opera: “The Classical Style: An Opera (of Sorts),” based on the widely acclaimed work by the late Charles Rosen.
The program will focus on the free-ranging tale of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven’s return to earth amidst reports of the decline of classical music. Joined by Ed Berkeley, Director of the Aspen Opera Theater Center, and Robert Spano, AMFS Music Director, the conversation will explore the achievement of the classical composers and the future of opera.
Day 1: July 28, 2015
Private Home
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Day 2: July 29, 2015
Aspen Music Festival Campus
12:00 – 5:00 pm
Day 3: July 30, 2015
Aspen Music Festival Campus
8:30 am- 1:30 pm
View detailed schedule here.