Hunterdon Senior Center Music Appreciation Series
Introduction
For over 30 years, Bill Fernekes has delivered a series of programs designed to introduce Hunterdon seniors to the appreciation of music. Ranging across many musical genres, including chamber music, opera, symphonic works, the music of indigenous peoples, Early music and other forms, this monthly program is free and welcomes all those interested in learning about the riches of our global musical heritage.
Schedule
Programs for February Through June 2024
All programs are held in the Hunterdon Senior Center on Route 31 in Raritan Township, NJ. Programs run from 10:30 am to noon.
Monday, Feb. 5: Film Music of the 1930s
Monday, March 11: Spanish Piano Music
Monday, April 15: Gustav Holst--Beyond "The Planets"
Monday, May 13: A Rich Heritage--African-American Composers
Monday, June 17: Donizetti's Three Queens--An Operatic Everest
Programs for September Through December 2024
Monday, Sept. 23: Musical Occasions
Wednesday, Oct. 30: Great Conductors-Rafael Kubelik
Monday, Nov. 18: Franz Lehar and Viennese Operetta
Monday, Dec. 16: Music of Great Cities--Paris and Prague
