Join the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and The Westdale 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 unique video recordings from HPO performances.
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A deep dive into the musical genius that changed everything!
Experience Beethoven’s extraordinary impact on music history in an illuminating afternoon led by Abigail Richardson-Schulte. This talk traces the composer’s revolutionary voice and the musical world that shaped him, paired with video performances from the HPO. Enjoy the elegance and clarity of Mozart’s Oboe Quartet in F major—a work that inspired generations—and immerse yourself in the rhythmic power and exuberant momentum of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony. A must-attend for Beethoven enthusiasts and curious listeners alike.
Abigail Richardson-Schulte
Composer Abigail Richardson-Schulte was born in Oxford, England, and moved to Canada as a child. Ironically, she was diagnosed incurably deaf at five. Upon moving to Canada, however, her hearing was fully intact within months. Her music has been commissioned and performed by major orchestras, presenters, music festivals and broadcasters including the Festival Présences of Paris. Abigail won first at the prestigious UNESCO International Rostrum of Composers which resulted with broadcasts in 35 countries. She won the Karen Kieser Prize (CBC), Dora Mavor Moore Award for Best New Opera, Quenten Doolittle Award from New Works Calgary and a Hamilton Arts Award.
Sponsored by incite Foundation for the Arts
Tickets: $15.25