SPRINGFIELD — Erik Nielsen will present the next OLLI-Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program, “Mozart: Child Prodigy Makes Good!” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 13.
at the Nolin Murray Center on Pleasant St. in Springfield.
Nielsen, a professional composer, will relate the story of the young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who astonished the crowned heads of Europe as he and his sister Nannerl played duets, improvised and created music on the spot from a prompt given them by their father or someone else. Once the young child grew out of prodigy status, however, he had to earn his living by his art. Even though the money was often inadequate, Mozart’s variety of creations demonstrated his genius, according to a press release.
Many samples of Mozart’s work will be played, and the audience can experience his music.
Membership is $45 for the semester, and includes nine programs. Non-members are encouraged and welcome to attend individual lectures for a single fee of $8. Memberships and fees may be paid at the program.
The complete OLLI program list is available atwww.learn.uvm.edu/olli. For weather-related changes to the schedule, check the website or SAPA TV, (802) 885-6248, or call (802) 885-3094.
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