Please note: This is a two-session course, and will be held on Thursday, May 19 and Thursday, May 26.

We all know of J.S. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms. In the world of classical music, these and a handful of others are the acknowledged greats. What about the others that have, for one reason or another, been relegated to secondary status? This course explores a wealth of beautiful music that has been penned by those composers so relegated. Join us as we learn about the works of what instructor Gary Kaplan affectionately refers to as his “two favorite hyphenates,” the elegant music of the French Charles Camille Saint-Saens, and the glittering fairy tale world of the Russian Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov, beyond “Scheherazade.” Come, make the acquaintance of these two wonderful composers!

About the instructor: Gary Kaplan

Gary Kaplan was born and raised in Philadelphia. He earned his bachelor’s degree in art education from Temple University, and later a master’s in art education from Beaver College (now Arcadia University). For 30 years Gary taught art in the Philadelphia public schools, and has been an avid lover of classical music and opera since childhood. His interests include art, art history, historical costume, history, and he has more than 300 operas in his collection.