Date: 6/16/26
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Anyone who has ever watched the fireworks on the Boston Esplanade has heard Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture … but what are the French national anthem and Russian folksongs doing in this Fourth of July favorite? We’ll listen to this great work, interspersed with discussions about the composer, the historical context, and the story told through the music. This is an engaging and interactive presentation for both lifelong musicians and those who claim to know absolutely nothing about classical music. Presenter Elke Jahns-Harms holds a Master’s in Music and has led dozens of music appreciation classes through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Tufts University, public libraries and senior centers. Registration is required. To register, call (978) 443-3055 or email: [email protected]
Event is sponsored by The Friends of the Sudbury Senior Citizens, Inc.