A Most Luxurious Songster: The Life and Music of Cole Porter

A Most Luxurious Songster: The Life and Music of Cole Porter

1-Time Lecture | Available

VI at Aventura 19333 W Country Club Drive Aventura, FL 33180 United States

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5/6/2024 (one day)

7:30 PM-8:45 PM EDT on Mon

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$25.00

$15.00

OLLI at FIU is starting off its Summer 2024 term with a fantastic evening program at the elegant Vi at Aventura! 
Professor Thomas Cimarusti is returning from Naples with the life and times of Cole Porter! 



Delve into the rich tapestry of American musical history as we celebrate the enduring legacy of Cole Porter, a luminary whose contributions are equally profound despite being less prolific than his contemporary, Irving Berlin.

Join Dr. Thomas Cimarusti on an enlightening journey through Porter's extraordinary life and musical genius. Discover the intricacies of his rise to fame, the distinctive nuances of his musical style, and the unique circumstances that shaped the latter part of his career. This immersive exploration invites

you to appreciate the brilliance of Cole Porter's artistry, inviting a deeper understanding of the man behind the timeless melodies.

 

 


Dr. Thomas M. Cimarusti is a Professor of Music History at Florida Gulf Coast University. He has lectured at various campuses across the country including Florida State University, Utah Valley University, and Texas Tech University. With an interest in 18th- and 19th-century music, Dr. Cimarusti has presented his research at conferences in Asia, Europe, and the USA on topics concerning Mozart, Beethoven, Italian opera, and chamber music. In 2018 he founded the Naples Center for Public Musicology, an organization which promotes community engagement through public lectures at retirement communities, Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, Artis-Naples, Opera Naples, and other community organizations. His current research interest concerns the musical culture of the Koreshan Unity.