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With HPO Composer-in-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte
Take a fascinating journey through the life and music of one of the most widely known names in classical music, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart—from his early life in the royal courts of Europe to the enduring impact and influence of his music today.
Learn about Mozart’s contemporaries, including the composers whose work influenced the cultural transition from the Classical to the Romantic Era. Throughout the talk, HPO Composer-in-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte shares piano demonstrations of familiar and lesser-known works of Mozart and his contemporaries.
Presented in partnership with Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra
Award-winning composer Abigail Richardson-Schulte was born in Oxford, England, and moved to Canada as a child. Her music has been commissioned and performed by major orchestras, presenters, music festivals and broadcasters including the Festival Présences of Paris.
If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please register early so we can confirm arrangements a few days before your visit.
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