Max Bruch: The Soul of Kol Nidre and the Romance of the Violin
1-Time Lecture | To register, please call us at: 305-919-5900.
Max Bruch’s Kol Nidre remains one of the most moving intersections of Jewish melody and Romantic expression. In this illuminating program, Dr. Alan Mason explores Bruch’s life, his enduring love for the violin, and the lyrical power that made his concertos and choral works timeless favorites. Through historical insight and musical excerpts, the lecture highlights Bruch’s deep humanity and his gift for transforming devotion and emotion into unforgettable sound.
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This lecture takes place at the beautiful Plaza at Park Square in Aventura.
Valet parking is available.
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.