Composer Conversations — Bell'Italia!

Lecture Composer Conversations Bell'Italia! Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 "Italian" Tom Cimarusti, Ph.D. , Program Coordinator and Professor of Music History, Florida Gulf Coast University Writing from Rome to his sister Fanny, Felix Mendelssohn declared: "It is the jolliest piece I have ever written!" Discover the brilliance of Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4, the vibrant Italian Symphony, as Tom Cimarusti explores the inspiration behind its sun-drenched melodies, its lively rhythms and the cultural influences that shaped one of the most beloved works of the Romantic era. Join us for an enriching journey through music... and Italy! This presentation is part of Tom Cimarusti's Composer Conversations series. Image: xxxxx -->