Knighted in Melody: Sirs and Dames Honored by Queen Elizabeth

Knighted in Melody: Sirs and Dames Honored by Queen Elizabeth

1-Time Lecture | To register, please call us at: 305-919-5900.

Plaza at Park Square 2940 NE 207th Street Aventura, FL 33180 United States
Main
anyone
9/8/2025 (one day)
2:00 PM-3:15 PM EDT on Mon
$20.00
$10.00

Knighted in Melody: Sirs and Dames Honored by Queen Elizabeth

1-Time Lecture | To register, please call us at: 305-919-5900.

Join Dr. Alan Mason for a delightful journey into the lives and legacies of legendary musicians who were knighted by Queen Elizabeth. From the expressive brilliance of Sir Arthur Rubinstein and Dame Myra Hess to the iconic voices of Dame Julie Andrews and Sir Elton John, these honored artists have left an indelible mark on the world stage. You’ll also celebrate the genius of Sir Eugene Ormandy, Sir Leonard Bernstein, and Sir Paul McCartney, whose contributions span genres and generations. Their music, talent, and royal recognition continue to inspire and enchant.

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    This class is taking place at the beautiful Plaza at Park Square in Aventura.
Alan Mason

Dr. Alan Mason is graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, where he was awarded Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees, and the University of Miami, where he was awarded the Doctor of Musical Arts degree. Additionally, Alan did post-doctoral studies at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Alan had a long academic career, teaching on several college campuses from 1982, until his retirement from Barry University in 2014, where he was Associate Professor of Music, 1996-2014. Alan is the conductor of HaZamir Miami a chapter of HaZamir: The International Jewish Teen Choir.