What Makes It Italian? Studies in Contrast is a music listening and discussion group that meets online on Zoom and is open to everyone. The Spring 2021 edition begins Monday, March 8, 6:30-8pm.

Participation is free.

The group is led by Gina Crusco, who guides listening at Bard LLI and Riverdale Y, and who has been music instructor at The New School and director of Underworld Productions.

Please email [email protected] to confirm your attendance and receive an invitation link.

Spring 2021 Schedule

Monday, March 8, 6:30pm
Trecento: Tuscany & France

Monday, March 15, 6:30pm
Quattrocento: Tuscany & Flanders

Monday, March 22, 6:30pm
Cinquecento: Rome & Spain

Monday, March 29, 6:30pm
Early Seicento: Tuscany & Netherlands

Monday, April 5, 6:30pm
Late Seicento: Rome & England

Monday, April 12, 6:30pm
Settecento: Venice & Paris

Monday, April 19, 6:30pm
Ottocento: Italy & Austria

Monday, April 26, 6:30pm
Novecento: Italy & USA