Musically Speaking
with Abigail Richardson-Schulte
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Join the HPO and The Westdale Cinema for a series of fascinating music appreciation talks with performances on the big screen! HPO Composer-in-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte shares captivating stories about some of history’s most celebrated composers. Each talk features video recordings from HPO performances. Traverse music history with The Westdale Cinema and the HPO in this brand-new series!
“We are so excited to partner with the HPO on this unique opportunity to present the orchestra on the big screen, in a way that they’ve never been experienced before.”
Alysha Main, The Westdale Cinema Executive Director
Musically Speaking Events
The World of Mozart
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
The Westdale Cinema
Hosted by Abigail Richardson-Schulte
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart receives wide acclaim as one of history’s most significant composers and musical geniuses. Join HPO Composer-in-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte at The Westdale for a deep dive into Mozart’s life and music. We explore his relationships and challenges while learning to navigate the social hierarchies of the time to become an established artist. Hear Mozart’s work with an HPO performance of his Symphony No. 31 “Paris” on the big screen!
Tchaikovsky’s Fate
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
The Westdale Cinema
Hosted by Abigail Richardson-Schulte
A significant figure of the Romantic Era, Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s music evokes powerful emotion, representative of his often-turbulent life. HPO Composer-in-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte takes audiences on a compelling journey through Tchaikovsky’s life and musical impact. We explore the political and social culture he was working within and the lasting legacy of his music. A video of the HPO’s performance of his fateful Symphony No. 4 compliments this talk.
Vivaldi and The Four Seasons
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
The Westdale Cinema
Hosted by Abigail Richardson-Schulte
One of the most recognizable pieces of orchestral music is Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Join HPO Composer-in-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte for an engaging exploration of Antonio Vivaldi’s life and contributions to music. Known as the red headed Priest, Vivaldi is a key figure of the Baroque Era. Watch the HPO performance of his quintessential work, The Four Seasons, as well as the 20th Century work it inspired, Astor Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.
Hosted by HPO Composer-in-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte
