The Listening Clubs offer a new way to learn about and experience music at LCCMF.  Just like a book club (but for our concerts) participants will join Composer-in-Residence David Ludwig in exploring and discussing the works to be performed.  The group will hear recordings, talk about the pieces in their historical context, and analyze the music in a clear and accessible way.  No previous musical knowledge is necessary; the only requirements are a set of ears and the desire to be a better listener. Following each session we plan to sit in on a rehearsal for the piece just discussed.

Reserve your spot for Listening Club Sessions

Tickets for the Listening Club sessions are $12 each, and are only available through the Festival Office. Please email us to reserve your spot.  There are a limited number of tickets available for each Listening Club, as David is keen to make this an intimate experience and to allow for active discussion. 

• Monday, August 23      1:00 – 2:00 P.M.

Brahms G Major Sextet, Op. 36

plus additional works to be confirmed

• Thursday, August 26    1:30 – 2:30 P.M.

Shostakovich Piano Trio in E minor, Op. 67

Battleship Potemkin: a discussion of the improvised score for Eisenstein's classic silent movie.

• Friday, August 27          11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Ligeti Horn trio  

All Listening Clubs are held at the Elley-Long Music Center at Saint Michael's College.  Rehearsals are subject to change; we will do our best to offer participants the opportunity to listen to rehearsal following each Listening Club session.