Volcanoes of the Western Aleutians Join research geologist and curator Liz Cottrell of the Natural History Museum as she recounts her 2015 journey to the middle of the Bering Sea to explore active volcanic features previously unknown to science. Monday, February 24, 2020 - 6:45 p.m.
The Black Death's Legacy: Wealthy Orphans of Renaissance Florence Drawing on the official inventories of estates inherited by young orphans, historian Laura Morreale creates a richly detailed portrait of daily upper-class life in a city shadowed by plague. Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - 6:45 p.m.
Neighborhoods of Milan: Discovering Hidden Gems A stone’s throw from tourist-magnet landmarks are the places that offer travelers a true taste of life in Europe’s most appealing neighborhoods. Fred Plotkin offers a guide to the lesser-known churches, theaters, specialty shops, cafes, and unusual museums that make three major cities well worth a visit. This program focuses on the city of Milan. Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 6:45 p.m.
Jewish Music: Many Languages, One Heart What is Jewish music? In this 3-part series, the answers will surprise you as cantor and choral director Ramón Tasat leads discussions about this intriguing history, which segue into live performances. This program focuses on French and Jewish musical traditions. Sunday, March 8, 2020 - 4:00 p.m.
Classical Sounds of the Cinema: Magnificent Movie Music Whether it’s Beethoven, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Richard Strauss, Puccini, or Bach, opuses of almost every famous composer have added emotional depth to hundreds of films ever since talkies emerged. In a 4-session series, concert pianist and movie fanatic Rachel Franklin delves into the magic of some of the greatest film music ever composed (even when it was unintentional). This session discusses iconic classical music moments in film history. Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 2:00 p.m.
