Music Through the Ages: A Composer’s Perspective

The complexities of classical music may seem elusive to the average listener; however, with proper insight and knowledge of the composer’s intentions, these intricacies are often better understood and appreciated.

We will review classical music from the 1700s to today, including works by Gluck, Beethoven, Chopin, Joplin, Debussy, Liszt, Grieg, Glier and Rachmaninoff. We will examine what makes these compositions so effective, looking at the "tricks of the trade" from a layperson's perspective.  No prior knowledge of music theory is necessary.

Andrew Celentano studied violin and performed at Carnegie Hall with the MIT Symphony Orchestra with Brian Epstein. He was self-taught on the piano starting at age 13 and started taking serious classical lessons about 25 years ago. Andrew plays occasionally at the BSO Café in Symphony Hall and also composes his own material. He released his “Wanderer in Dreamland” CD in 2013 and recently released “Classical Sojourn,” featuring performances of 18 of his favorite pieces. You can hear his music on Pandora, Spotify and other streaming platforms. Andrew interviews other composers weekly at www.AComposersCorner.com.