What do art and music have in common? They seem like two different languages with nothing to say to one another. Yet many composers turned to art for their inspiration, just as they turned to the beauties of nature. Art and music are both expressions of romanticism, because they both appeal directly to the emotions. In this speculative talk, David Bouchier will introduce short excerpts of music by five romantic composers along with the images that inspired them, including Botticelli’s Venus, the war sketches of Francisco Goya, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. If you need assistance setting up Zoom, contact techsupport@myrml.org. Co-Sponsored with the Rogers Memorial Library.
