Looking to unwind with some classical music? From a discussion on a popular composer to an artist talk about the piano as an instrument, this week's event lineup offers plenty to enjoy for fans of orchestral and chamber music.
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Discussion: Bohuslav Martinu’s Opera 'Julietta' in Context
Get to know composer Bohuslav Martinu this Tuesday night at the Bohemian National Mall. Experts will discuss the Czech composer's modern classical work — which includes several symphonies, operas and ballet scores as well as orchestral, chamber, vocal and instrumental works — and vocal talent.
When: Tuesday, March 19, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Bohemian National Hall, 321 E. 73rd St.
Price: Free
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Piano As Machine: Timbre and Technology of a Most Familiar Instrument
On Thursday, grab a seat to explore the unexpected history of the keyboard. Composer Patrick Higgins and pianist Conrad Tao will share their theories on the instrument as a "timbral and gestural mechanism" from both modern and and creative perspectives.
When: Thursday, March 21, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Metropolis Ensemble, 1 Rivington St., Floor 2
Price: Free
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American Symphony Orchestra: 'The Key of Dreams'
In further celebration of Czech composer Bohuslav Martinu, score discounted tickets to see the American Symphony Orchestra this Friday night. Leon Bostein will lead the orchestra in a program inspired by Martinu's opera "Julietta." Martinu wrote the opera based on the French play "Juliette, ou La cle des songes," a psychological drama starring a traveling salesman who sets off in search of a young girl whose voice has been haunting him for three years.
When: Friday, March 22, 8 p.m.
Where: Carnegie Hall, 881 Seventh Ave.
Price: $29-$15 (up to 53 percent off)
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