Harmony through Inconsolable Loss: Lessons from Mahler, Beethoven, and Rachmaninoff (Hybrid)

Explore the lives of three composers who faced profound losses but continued to create extraordinary music. Mahler endured the death of his daughter. Beethoven grappled with the loss of his hearing – an essential sense for any musician. Rachmaninoff, amidst the political turmoil in Russia, lost access to his beloved homeland. What lessons can we learn from their experiences? How did they navigate their grief artistically and poetically? What inspiration can we draw from their stories to help us persevere and thrive despite life's challenges? Listen to the music that emerged from these challenges, and discover a power in art that can help us cope with irretrievable loss.

Dr. Chaden Yafi holds degrees from Boston University's College of Fine Arts (DMA and recipient of the Dean’s Award), Longy School of Music (Master’s in Piano Performance, Graduate Performance Diploma), and Damascus University (Bachelor in Pharmacy). She has worked at the University of Houston, Tufts University, and Boston University, and lectured at Dartmouth College, Tufts University, University of Houston, and Boston University.

This program is being offered both IN-PERSON and ONLINE. Please select how you will attend when registering. Recordings will be distributed to registered participants only, and will not be available for individual purchase.

All times are CT. Please contact onlinelearning@junghouston.org with any questions.

Please register early. Programs with four or fewer participants are subject to cancellation, 48 hours prior to their start.