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IN-PERSON: The Elderwise classroom at the Vineyard Church
Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev were arguably the greatest partners in the history of ballet. This 2005 documentary from the Kultur International Film series, traces their partnership from its explosive inception in 1962 in Giselle at Covent Garden, to its grand finale 17 years later. At the beginning, Dame Margot was already an acclaimed star of the ballet world, while Nureyev was an electrifying young upstart from the Kirov Ballet and a highly publicized recent defector from the Soviet Union. Their legendary partnership started quickly despite their 19-year difference in age and experience. The film includes excerpts from many of their performances, as well as rare behind-the-scenes footage of both dancers. Toby Teorey is the current Vice Chair of the Elderwise Council. He is retired from the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of Michigan and in retirement pursues his enduring love of film, music, and world culture.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): Toby Teorey
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Dates: 9/11/2024 - 9/11/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Building: Vineyard Church
Room: Classroom at the Vineyard Church
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IN-PERSON: The Elderwise classroom at the Vineyard Church
Between the end of World War II and the Motown Sound and “British Invasion” of the 1960s, Italian American singers were prominent in pop music. At the peak was Frank Sinatra, who revived his youthful success. Many more joined him. Some, like Tony Bennett, Perry Como, and Dean Martin, became household names. Frankie Laine, Vic Damone, Mario Lanza, Jerry Vale, and others found success as well. In this class we will survey their stories and their recordings. We will also explore why this trend occurred and consider the changing role of Italian Americans in postwar society. Michael Homel is Professor Emeritus of History at Eastern Michigan University. He specializes in 20th century American history and American urban history. He is the author of Unlocking City Hall: Exploring the History of Local Government and Politics, and other publications on urban politics and education.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): Michael Homel
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Dates: 9/18/2024 - 9/18/2024
Times: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Building: Vineyard Church
Room: Classroom at the Vineyard Church
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ONLINE: A Zoom invitation link will be sent the Friday before class begins.
Many composers and their lyricist counterparts tend to work regularly with the same performers. Frequent Elderwise presenter Phil Simmons will share how some of the most famous composer/lyricist teams have helped make the careers of certain performers – and vice versa. Phil Simmons is the Director and a professor of Musical Theater at Eastern Michigan University, and a card-carrying member of the Actors Equity Association. He has lectured and taught master classes in dance across the United States. Phil’s passion is teaching the next generation of actors, singers, and dancers to be happy, thriving, career-long performers.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): Phil Simmons
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Dates: 9/30/2024 - 9/30/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Building: Online Course
Room: Online via Zoom
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IN-PERSON: The Elderwise classroom at the Vineyard Church
Born into a famous Viennese family, Paul Wittgenstein was an aspiring concert pianist. After losing his right arm during WWI, Wittgenstein was determined to continue his career, and commissioned many concertos, chamber works, and solo pieces for left hand alone. Henry will discuss Wittgenstein's extraordinary career, play excerpts from compositions by Korngold, Prokofiev, Britten, and Bortkiewicz, and will conclude with a complete performance of the famous Concerto for the Left Hand by Maurice Ravel. Henry B. Aldridge is an Emeritus Professor of Electronic Media and Film Studies at Eastern Michigan University. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and M.A. and B.A. degrees from the University of North Carolina. Henry is also one of the organists at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): Henry B. Aldridge
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Dates: 11/20/2024 - 11/20/2024
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Building: Vineyard Church
Room: Classroom at the Vineyard Church
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