From Lyres to Synths: The Evolution of Western Classical Music
Lifelong Learning | Registration opens 4/28/2026 1:00 PM EDT
From Lyres to Synths: The Evolution of Western Classical Music offers a comprehensive survey of Western art music from antiquity to the modern era. Exploring the musical traditions across key Modern eras—students will examine the defining musical characteristics and practices that shaped each era. Emphasis is placed on understanding how these musical developments reflect broader cultural, intellectual, and political shifts in Western European history. Through critical listening of musical recordings, students will develop a deeper appreciation of classical music’s evolution and its influence in the modern era.
Lauretta Werner Merrimban