From Horowitz to the Beatles: A History of White House Concerts
1-Time Lecture | To register, please call us at: 305-919-5900.
Explore the rich history of landmark concerts held at the White House, featuring legendary artists such as Vladimir Horowitz, Yo-Yo Ma, Pablo Casals, Arthur Rubinstein, Marian Anderson, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Marvin Hamlisch, and Andrés Segovia. Dr. Alan Mason shares fascinating stories and unforgettable moments from these prestigious performances, including his own experience performing in the East Room with President George W. Bush. Learn how the White House has served as a distinguished stage where music and history converge, honoring some of the world’s greatest talents.
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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.