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SUMMARY:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emeritus Michael Roeder Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nLeopold Mozart (1719-87) took his prodigy children\, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-91) and Maria Anna (“Nannerl” 1751-1829)\, on tour to display and exploit their gifts and to expose the boy to music and musicians in important musical centres of Europe. We will join W. A. Mozart on some of his journeys to discover various influences on his developing compositional style. By the time of his move from his birthplace in Salzburg to Vienna in 1781\, Mozart had assimilated and merged these diverse musical influences into a remarkable personal style. \nMozart was the master of every medium and musical genre current in his time. His music\, along with that of Haydn (1732-1809) and Beethoven (1770-1827)\, represents the height of the Viennese Classical style. \nMozart’s music runs the gamut from light entertainment music (divertimenti and serenades) to the most profound and deeply moving chamber music\, symphonies\, concertos\, choral music\, and\, above all\, operas\, which were his passion. We will explore examples from each category in varying degrees of depth. Some works\, like Symphony No. 40 in G Minor\, K. 550\, Piano Concerto in B-Flat\, K. 456\, String Quintet in G minor\, K. 516; Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E-flat Major\, K. 364\, and the opera Don Giovanni\, will be studied in greater detail. Excellent audio and video recordings will enhance our experience. \nPlease join in this remarkable musical journey!
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/wolfgang-amadeus-mozart-5/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
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SUMMARY:From Page to Screen: Film Adaptations of Jane Austen’s Masterpieces
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Professor Emerita Nora Foster Stovel\, Ph.D. | Fee: Members $75 | Non-Members $95 \nPlease Join Prof. Stovel\, from the University of Alberta’s Department of English and Film Studies\, in viewing one of the most appealing film adaptations of each of Jane Austen’s literary genius\, and finish with a vote on the success of each adaptation and a final ranking by you\, the audience\, of the six recent movies.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/from-page-to-screen-film-adaptations-of-jane-austens-masterpieces-5/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251117T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20250806T210846Z
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SUMMARY:Three Enchanting Nights with Bertrand Malo: Night Two
DESCRIPTION:Join our very own Bertrand Malo\, acclaimed bass-baritone and captivating presenter\, for three unforgettable Monday evenings celebrating the golden voices of opera! \n🎶 Night One – November 10:\nThe Greatest Sopranos of the 20th Century\nExperience the legendary voices that defined an era. \n🎶 Night Two – November 17:\nThe Greatest Tenors of the 20th Century\nA powerful tribute to the most iconic male voices in opera history. \n🎶 Night Three – November 24:\nLive Performance by the Divas Opera\nA dazzling live show featuring the sensational Divas Opera. \n🍷 Enjoy complimentary hot hors d’oeuvres and wine each night!
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/three-enchanting-nights-with-bertrand-malo-night-two/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series,Special Events & Presentations
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20250806T211701Z
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SUMMARY:Why a Trump Presidency was Inevitable: a Critical Reinterpretation of American History
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Professor Emeritus Alvin Finkel\, Ph.D. Fee: Members $65 | Non-Members $75 \nLiberal critics of Donald Trump suggest that his regime amounts to a rejection of the “liberal order” that the United States supposedly stood for in past decades and centuries. From that point of view\, the retrograde policies of Donald Trump represent the overthrow of the United States as a beacon of democracy and enlightened thought. This course suggests that such viewpoints are based on carefully designed mythologies of the pre-Trump United States that don’t stand up to historical scrutiny. The course takes a close look at the United States from the founding of the Thirteen Colonies to the Civil War to the world wars\, the Cold War\, and the Cold War aftermath to search for the precedents that have created the openly anti-democratic\, paranoid\, racist\, and misogynistic Trump regime. The course does not deal with Trump himself or his time in government\, but rather with the realities of pre-Trump America that should have prepared us for what is now happening in the United States and with the United States’ dealings with the rest of the world.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/why-a-trump-presidency-was-inevitable-a-critical-reinterpretation-of-american-history/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20250806T211501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160435Z
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SUMMARY:When the Elephant Goes Rogue: Canada-US relations from 1945-2025
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emerita Elizabeth Smythe Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nThis course will deal with Canada-US relations from the post WWII period to the present. \nAs Pierre Elliot Trudeau once remarked about dealing with the US. It is like: \nsleeping with an elephant. No matter how friendly and even-tempered is the beast\, if I can call it that\, one is affected by every twitch and grunt. \nThat remark captures two aspects of the reality of the relationship. One is the size and capacity of the United States economically and militarily and\, thus\, given Canada’s proximity and dependence on the US\, its capacity to harm Canada. Second\, while Canada is often depicted as the closest ally and best friend of the US\, that relationship is much more complicated and driven not so much by shared values as material interests. The course will examine relations thematically\, rather than chronologically\, focussing on three main themes: \n\nBorders\, security and defence\nTrade\, investment and economic integration\,\nPolitical and diplomatic issues\n\nThe themes will be approached from a Canadian perspective looking at these relationships and key actors including national leaders\, parties\, corporations and sub-national governments (e.g. provinces). The course will address the perennial question: can Canada be fully sovereign and independent\, especially in periods when it is facing unpredictable and hostile actions from the elephant? If so\, how?
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/when-the-elephant-goes-rogue-canada-us-relations-from-1945-2025-4/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20250806T211104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160452Z
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SUMMARY:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emeritus Michael Roeder Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nLeopold Mozart (1719-87) took his prodigy children\, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-91) and Maria Anna (“Nannerl” 1751-1829)\, on tour to display and exploit their gifts and to expose the boy to music and musicians in important musical centres of Europe. We will join W. A. Mozart on some of his journeys to discover various influences on his developing compositional style. By the time of his move from his birthplace in Salzburg to Vienna in 1781\, Mozart had assimilated and merged these diverse musical influences into a remarkable personal style. \nMozart was the master of every medium and musical genre current in his time. His music\, along with that of Haydn (1732-1809) and Beethoven (1770-1827)\, represents the height of the Viennese Classical style. \nMozart’s music runs the gamut from light entertainment music (divertimenti and serenades) to the most profound and deeply moving chamber music\, symphonies\, concertos\, choral music\, and\, above all\, operas\, which were his passion. We will explore examples from each category in varying degrees of depth. Some works\, like Symphony No. 40 in G Minor\, K. 550\, Piano Concerto in B-Flat\, K. 456\, String Quintet in G minor\, K. 516; Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E-flat Major\, K. 364\, and the opera Don Giovanni\, will be studied in greater detail. Excellent audio and video recordings will enhance our experience. \nPlease join in this remarkable musical journey!
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/wolfgang-amadeus-mozart-4/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20250806T211701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160409Z
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SUMMARY:From Page to Screen: Film Adaptations of Jane Austen’s Masterpieces
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Professor Emerita Nora Foster Stovel\, Ph.D. | Fee: Members $75 | Non-Members $95 \nPlease Join Prof. Stovel\, from the University of Alberta’s Department of English and Film Studies\, in viewing one of the most appealing film adaptations of each of Jane Austen’s literary genius\, and finish with a vote on the success of each adaptation and a final ranking by you\, the audience\, of the six recent movies.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/from-page-to-screen-film-adaptations-of-jane-austens-masterpieces-4/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jane.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20250806T210648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160017Z
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SUMMARY:Three Enchanting Nights with Bertrand Malo: Night One
DESCRIPTION:Join our very own Bertrand Malo\, acclaimed bass-baritone and captivating presenter\, for three unforgettable Monday evenings celebrating the golden voices of opera! \n🎶 Night One – November 10:\nThe Greatest Sopranos of the 20th Century\nExperience the legendary voices that defined an era. \n🎶 Night Two – November 17:\nThe Greatest Tenors of the 20th Century\nA powerful tribute to the most iconic male voices in opera history. \n🎶 Night Three – November 24:\nLive Performance by the Divas Opera\nA dazzling live show featuring the sensational Divas Opera. \n🍷 Enjoy complimentary hot hors d’oeuvres and wine each night!
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/three-enchanting-nights-with-bertrand-malo-night-one/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series,Special Events & Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20250806T211305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160438Z
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SUMMARY:When the Elephant Goes Rogue: Canada-US relations from 1945-2025
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emerita Elizabeth Smythe Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nThis course will deal with Canada-US relations from the post WWII period to the present. \nAs Pierre Elliot Trudeau once remarked about dealing with the US. It is like: \nsleeping with an elephant. No matter how friendly and even-tempered is the beast\, if I can call it that\, one is affected by every twitch and grunt. \nThat remark captures two aspects of the reality of the relationship. One is the size and capacity of the United States economically and militarily and\, thus\, given Canada’s proximity and dependence on the US\, its capacity to harm Canada. Second\, while Canada is often depicted as the closest ally and best friend of the US\, that relationship is much more complicated and driven not so much by shared values as material interests. The course will examine relations thematically\, rather than chronologically\, focussing on three main themes: \n\nBorders\, security and defence\nTrade\, investment and economic integration\,\nPolitical and diplomatic issues\n\nThe themes will be approached from a Canadian perspective looking at these relationships and key actors including national leaders\, parties\, corporations and sub-national governments (e.g. provinces). The course will address the perennial question: can Canada be fully sovereign and independent\, especially in periods when it is facing unpredictable and hostile actions from the elephant? If so\, how?
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/when-the-elephant-goes-rogue-canada-us-relations-from-1945-2025-3/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20250806T211103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160454Z
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SUMMARY:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emeritus Michael Roeder Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nLeopold Mozart (1719-87) took his prodigy children\, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-91) and Maria Anna (“Nannerl” 1751-1829)\, on tour to display and exploit their gifts and to expose the boy to music and musicians in important musical centres of Europe. We will join W. A. Mozart on some of his journeys to discover various influences on his developing compositional style. By the time of his move from his birthplace in Salzburg to Vienna in 1781\, Mozart had assimilated and merged these diverse musical influences into a remarkable personal style. \nMozart was the master of every medium and musical genre current in his time. His music\, along with that of Haydn (1732-1809) and Beethoven (1770-1827)\, represents the height of the Viennese Classical style. \nMozart’s music runs the gamut from light entertainment music (divertimenti and serenades) to the most profound and deeply moving chamber music\, symphonies\, concertos\, choral music\, and\, above all\, operas\, which were his passion. We will explore examples from each category in varying degrees of depth. Some works\, like Symphony No. 40 in G Minor\, K. 550\, Piano Concerto in B-Flat\, K. 456\, String Quintet in G minor\, K. 516; Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E-flat Major\, K. 364\, and the opera Don Giovanni\, will be studied in greater detail. Excellent audio and video recordings will enhance our experience. \nPlease join in this remarkable musical journey!
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/wolfgang-amadeus-mozart-3/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20250806T211701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160411Z
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SUMMARY:From Page to Screen: Film Adaptations of Jane Austen’s Masterpieces
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Professor Emerita Nora Foster Stovel\, Ph.D. | Fee: Members $75 | Non-Members $95 \nPlease Join Prof. Stovel\, from the University of Alberta’s Department of English and Film Studies\, in viewing one of the most appealing film adaptations of each of Jane Austen’s literary genius\, and finish with a vote on the success of each adaptation and a final ranking by you\, the audience\, of the six recent movies.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/from-page-to-screen-film-adaptations-of-jane-austens-masterpieces-3/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jane.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20250806T211304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160440Z
UID:10005088-1761829200-1761836400@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:When the Elephant Goes Rogue: Canada-US relations from 1945-2025
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emerita Elizabeth Smythe Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nThis course will deal with Canada-US relations from the post WWII period to the present. \nAs Pierre Elliot Trudeau once remarked about dealing with the US. It is like: \nsleeping with an elephant. No matter how friendly and even-tempered is the beast\, if I can call it that\, one is affected by every twitch and grunt. \nThat remark captures two aspects of the reality of the relationship. One is the size and capacity of the United States economically and militarily and\, thus\, given Canada’s proximity and dependence on the US\, its capacity to harm Canada. Second\, while Canada is often depicted as the closest ally and best friend of the US\, that relationship is much more complicated and driven not so much by shared values as material interests. The course will examine relations thematically\, rather than chronologically\, focussing on three main themes: \n\nBorders\, security and defence\nTrade\, investment and economic integration\,\nPolitical and diplomatic issues\n\nThe themes will be approached from a Canadian perspective looking at these relationships and key actors including national leaders\, parties\, corporations and sub-national governments (e.g. provinces). The course will address the perennial question: can Canada be fully sovereign and independent\, especially in periods when it is facing unpredictable and hostile actions from the elephant? If so\, how?
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/when-the-elephant-goes-rogue-canada-us-relations-from-1945-2025-2/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20250918T214220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T155955Z
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SUMMARY:Emilio De Mercato performs for You at the Centre with Bert Malo as MC
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 29th at 6:00p.m. Fee: $40 (including a glass of Sangria (red or white) & hors d’oeuvre) \nProgram\nL. V. Beethoven\nSonata Quasi una Fantasia in C-sharp minor Op.27 No.2 “Moonlight” \nAdagio Sostenuto \nAllegretto \nPresto agitato \nF. Chopin\nNocturne in B-flat minor Op.9 No.1 \nNocturne in C-sharp minor Op.27 No.1 \nScherzo in B minor No.1 Op.20 \n——— Intermission ———\nS. Rachmaninoff\nPrelude in C-sharp minor Op.3 No.2 \nPrelude in G minor Op.23 No.5 \nF. Liszt\nSonetto del Petrarca No.104 \nAprès une lecture du Dante (Fantasia quasi Sonata) \nEmilio De Mercato\nItalian concert pianist\, composer and conductor\, Emilio De Mercato holds Master’s Degrees in Piano and in Composition from the Conservatory of Music “Giuseppe Verdi” in Milan\, Italy\, and the Konzertdiplom in Piano from the Hochschule für Musik in Bern\, Switzerland. Since his move to Canada in 2012\, he has been a featured pianist and conductor on many stages\, performing in numerous tours and festivals. Since 2015 he is the founder and Music Director of the Alberta Symphony Orchestra which presented events such as Symphony of Hope\, Celebrate The Season at the Alberta Legislature Building\, A Stradivarius for the People\, Tribute to Renoir\, Music in the Air\, Ode to Humanity 2022/23 Series\, Verdi-ssimo\, and Tribute to Glenn Gould for Canada’s 150th anniversary at the Winspear Centre for Music in partnership with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra\, featuring 55-piece ASO and Emilio as the pianist and conductor. In 2017 Emilio debuted in a piano recital at the renowned 63rd Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago\, Italy. He is a member of the Piano Faculty at the Mount Royal University Conservatory in Calgary. In 2025 Emilio performed a Piano Tour with stops in Edmonton\, Red Deer\, Calgary\, Ottawa\, Vancouver\, leading up to his piano recital debut in New York at the Carnegie Hall. Full biography and concerts schedule available at www.emiliodemercato.com.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/emilio-de-mercato-performs-for-you-at-the-centre-with-bert-malo-as-mc/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20250806T211504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160414Z
UID:10005094-1761742800-1761750000@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:From Page to Screen: Film Adaptations of Jane Austen’s Masterpieces
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Professor Emerita Nora Foster Stovel\, Ph.D. | Fee: Members $75 | Non-Members $95 \nPlease Join Prof. Stovel\, from the University of Alberta’s Department of English and Film Studies\, in viewing one of the most appealing film adaptations of each of Jane Austen’s literary genius\, and finish with a vote on the success of each adaptation and a final ranking by you\, the audience\, of the six recent movies.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/from-page-to-screen-film-adaptations-of-jane-austens-masterpieces-2/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jane.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20250806T211102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160456Z
UID:10005082-1761742800-1761750000@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emeritus Michael Roeder Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nLeopold Mozart (1719-87) took his prodigy children\, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-91) and Maria Anna (“Nannerl” 1751-1829)\, on tour to display and exploit their gifts and to expose the boy to music and musicians in important musical centres of Europe. We will join W. A. Mozart on some of his journeys to discover various influences on his developing compositional style. By the time of his move from his birthplace in Salzburg to Vienna in 1781\, Mozart had assimilated and merged these diverse musical influences into a remarkable personal style. \nMozart was the master of every medium and musical genre current in his time. His music\, along with that of Haydn (1732-1809) and Beethoven (1770-1827)\, represents the height of the Viennese Classical style. \nMozart’s music runs the gamut from light entertainment music (divertimenti and serenades) to the most profound and deeply moving chamber music\, symphonies\, concertos\, choral music\, and\, above all\, operas\, which were his passion. We will explore examples from each category in varying degrees of depth. Some works\, like Symphony No. 40 in G Minor\, K. 550\, Piano Concerto in B-Flat\, K. 456\, String Quintet in G minor\, K. 516; Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E-flat Major\, K. 364\, and the opera Don Giovanni\, will be studied in greater detail. Excellent audio and video recordings will enhance our experience. \nPlease join in this remarkable musical journey!
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/wolfgang-amadeus-mozart-2/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/free-walking-tour-salzburg-gmOg3PUPPwg-unsplash-scaled-nJw4z7.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20250806T211303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160442Z
UID:10005087-1761224400-1761231600@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:When the Elephant Goes Rogue: Canada-US relations from 1945-2025
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emerita Elizabeth Smythe Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nThis course will deal with Canada-US relations from the post WWII period to the present. \nAs Pierre Elliot Trudeau once remarked about dealing with the US. It is like: \nsleeping with an elephant. No matter how friendly and even-tempered is the beast\, if I can call it that\, one is affected by every twitch and grunt. \nThat remark captures two aspects of the reality of the relationship. One is the size and capacity of the United States economically and militarily and\, thus\, given Canada’s proximity and dependence on the US\, its capacity to harm Canada. Second\, while Canada is often depicted as the closest ally and best friend of the US\, that relationship is much more complicated and driven not so much by shared values as material interests. The course will examine relations thematically\, rather than chronologically\, focussing on three main themes: \n\nBorders\, security and defence\nTrade\, investment and economic integration\,\nPolitical and diplomatic issues\n\nThe themes will be approached from a Canadian perspective looking at these relationships and key actors including national leaders\, parties\, corporations and sub-national governments (e.g. provinces). The course will address the perennial question: can Canada be fully sovereign and independent\, especially in periods when it is facing unpredictable and hostile actions from the elephant? If so\, how?
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/when-the-elephant-goes-rogue-canada-us-relations-from-1945-2025/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/greg-rosenke-3ULMRQZ5APA-unsplash-scaled-B0wl5K.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20250806T211101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160459Z
UID:10005081-1761138000-1761145200@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Prof Emeritus Michael Roeder Fee: Members $75 Non-members $95 \nLeopold Mozart (1719-87) took his prodigy children\, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-91) and Maria Anna (“Nannerl” 1751-1829)\, on tour to display and exploit their gifts and to expose the boy to music and musicians in important musical centres of Europe. We will join W. A. Mozart on some of his journeys to discover various influences on his developing compositional style. By the time of his move from his birthplace in Salzburg to Vienna in 1781\, Mozart had assimilated and merged these diverse musical influences into a remarkable personal style. \nMozart was the master of every medium and musical genre current in his time. His music\, along with that of Haydn (1732-1809) and Beethoven (1770-1827)\, represents the height of the Viennese Classical style. \nMozart’s music runs the gamut from light entertainment music (divertimenti and serenades) to the most profound and deeply moving chamber music\, symphonies\, concertos\, choral music\, and\, above all\, operas\, which were his passion. We will explore examples from each category in varying degrees of depth. Some works\, like Symphony No. 40 in G Minor\, K. 550\, Piano Concerto in B-Flat\, K. 456\, String Quintet in G minor\, K. 516; Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E-flat Major\, K. 364\, and the opera Don Giovanni\, will be studied in greater detail. Excellent audio and video recordings will enhance our experience. \nPlease join in this remarkable musical journey!
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/wolfgang-amadeus-mozart/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/free-walking-tour-salzburg-gmOg3PUPPwg-unsplash-scaled-UIjVqG.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20250806T211504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T160417Z
UID:10005093-1761051600-1761058800@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:From Page to Screen: Film Adaptations of Jane Austen’s Masterpieces
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Professor Emerita Nora Foster Stovel\, Ph.D. | Fee: Members $75 | Non-Members $95 \nPlease Join Prof. Stovel\, from the University of Alberta’s Department of English and Film Studies\, in viewing one of the most appealing film adaptations of each of Jane Austen’s literary genius\, and finish with a vote on the success of each adaptation and a final ranking by you\, the audience\, of the six recent movies.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/from-page-to-screen-film-adaptations-of-jane-austens-masterpieces/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jane.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20241021T175308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T175308Z
UID:10002752-1733835600-1733842800@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:Arts in Edmonton Through my Experiences
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesdays 1p.m. – 3p.m.  December 3 & 10\, 2024\nFee: $36 \nJoin Randall Fraser’s presentation of the retrospective of his work across all the different styles of artwork he has pursued over the years along with a description of how they are all connected and interrelated to make up a whole almost 50-year career. \nFor the past 33 years Randall Fraser has created theatre and special events in Edmonton\, Alberta\, and around the world. As a founding member of the Trickster Theatre Residency program\, he has directed and developed 100’s of plays and performances with students from K-12. He is also an award-winning set\, lighting\, prop and costume designer\, a puppet designer\, performer\, and instructor. Randall’s passion is to use the theatre and performing arts as a way of connecting people to their own creativity and being creative as part of a group or community.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/arts-in-edmonton-through-my-experiences/2024-12-10/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Blaze-Fraser.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20240905T160755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T155218Z
UID:10002461-1733749200-1733756400@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:Persuading the Undergraduates that Pride & Prejudice—and sometimes Emma—Were Not Just Dumb Girlie Books
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Eileen Conway (in-person course) Fee: Members $75 | Non-Members $95\nEileen Conway\, a retired Anglican clergywoman\, taught English at the University of Alberta for almost twenty years\, chiefly to freshmen. This task happily often involved “Persuading the Undergraduates that Pride & Prejudice—and sometimes Emma—Were Not Just Dumb Girlie Books.” Quite often\, happily\, she succeeded.\nIn this fall’s course at the Centre\, we’ll look at all the six novels completed in Austen’s lifetime. The order will be: Northanger Abbey\, Sense & Sensibility\, Mansfield Park\, Emma\, Persuasion\, and Pride & Prejudice. You might want to start now!\nOur starting point will be the hypothesis that a novel is not a treatise\, but a dialogue between author and reader. And a “a good time will be had by all!
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/persuading-the-undergraduates-that-pride-prejudice-and-sometimes-emma-were-not-just-dumb-girlie-books-6/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/elaine-howlin-eNMMw7ihJ2Y-unsplash.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20240905T160840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T162006Z
UID:10002475-1733652000-1733659200@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:A World Tour of Impressionist Collections
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kathleen Silverman (in-person course)Fee: Members $64 (including light breakfast) | Non-Members $84\nIn the 19th century\, the Impressionists broke the rules of academic painting with their ‘new’ small\, fleeting brushstrokes and desire to capture scenes from ordinary life. Their work was far from ordinary\, and the Impressionists had influence worldwide. Critics panned their work for its unfinished appearance\, and supporters praised its modernity. More than water lilies and bridges! Join us as we explore Impressionist collections from galleries in Europe\, Australia\, Asia\, and North America to see what all the fuss was about.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/a-world-tour-of-impressionist-collections-4/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Sunlight-in-the-Blue-Room-kathleen-course-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241205T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241205T230000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20240905T160825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T165947Z
UID:10002471-1733439600-1733439600@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:The Surprising Portrayals of Women of Traditional Jewish Texts
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Rabbi David Kunin (via Zoom course)Fee: Members $75 | Non-Members $95\nJewish history and tradition has been focused primarily on men\, leaving out the essential contributions of women over the ages. In this class we discover amazing Jewish women (some well known and some who have largely been lost): from Hulda the Prophetess\, donna Gracia Nasi to Golda Meir.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/the-surprising-portrayals-of-women-of-traditional-jewish-texts-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Chilkia_leest_de_wetten_voor_aan_koning_Josia_RP-P-OB-45.370.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20240927T160948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T160948Z
UID:10002482-1733403600-1733410800@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:Beethoven: The Giant who stood astride the Century Change
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. Michael Roeder (in-person course) \nFee: Members $75 | Non-Members $95 \nBeethoven was a child of late 18th-century Classicism in music\, but he transformed the style of Haydn and Mozart into something more urgent\, more striving\, more powerful\, and even more peaceful. These Romantic qualities emerged as he created one expressive masterpiece after the other. His influence on 19th-Century composers was so strong as to be inescapable.  \nBeethoven’s career is usually divided into three periods based on changes in his style. These changes coincide with important events in his life. We will highlight aspects of Beethoven’s biography and explore a variety of works from each period. Among works to be encountered are the “Moonlight” Sonata\, Symphony No. 1\, The Eroica Symphony\, The “Kreutzer” Sonata for Piano and Violin\, String Quartets\, The “Pathetique” and “Appassionata” Sonatas\, Symphonies 5 and 9\, and Piano Concerto No. 4. As usual\, we will experience outstanding performances via video and audio recordings. 
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/beethoven-the-giant-who-stood-astride-the-century-change/2024-12-05/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pexels-kristina-ohrband-729749769-18452255.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20241018T223540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T223721Z
UID:10002750-1733335200-1733342400@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:A Live Introduction to Opera: Part 3 — The Drama
DESCRIPTION:Presented by our very talented Bass-Baritone Bertrand Malo with amazing guest singers\, The Soprano – Cara Lianne Mcleod\, The Tenor – Oliver Munar\, who will be accompanied by Maestro Emilio de Mercato. \nPart 3 – The Drama\nWednesday\, December 4 at 6p.m.\nAn introduction of relevant operatic scenes.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/a-live-introduction-to-opera-part-3-the-drama/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20241021T175308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T175308Z
UID:10002751-1733230800-1733238000@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:Arts in Edmonton Through my Experiences
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesdays 1p.m. – 3p.m.  December 3 & 10\, 2024\nFee: $36 \nJoin Randall Fraser’s presentation of the retrospective of his work across all the different styles of artwork he has pursued over the years along with a description of how they are all connected and interrelated to make up a whole almost 50-year career. \nFor the past 33 years Randall Fraser has created theatre and special events in Edmonton\, Alberta\, and around the world. As a founding member of the Trickster Theatre Residency program\, he has directed and developed 100’s of plays and performances with students from K-12. He is also an award-winning set\, lighting\, prop and costume designer\, a puppet designer\, performer\, and instructor. Randall’s passion is to use the theatre and performing arts as a way of connecting people to their own creativity and being creative as part of a group or community.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/arts-in-edmonton-through-my-experiences/2024-12-03/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Blaze-Fraser.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20240905T160755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T155218Z
UID:10002460-1733144400-1733151600@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:Persuading the Undergraduates that Pride & Prejudice—and sometimes Emma—Were Not Just Dumb Girlie Books
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Eileen Conway (in-person course) Fee: Members $75 | Non-Members $95\nEileen Conway\, a retired Anglican clergywoman\, taught English at the University of Alberta for almost twenty years\, chiefly to freshmen. This task happily often involved “Persuading the Undergraduates that Pride & Prejudice—and sometimes Emma—Were Not Just Dumb Girlie Books.” Quite often\, happily\, she succeeded.\nIn this fall’s course at the Centre\, we’ll look at all the six novels completed in Austen’s lifetime. The order will be: Northanger Abbey\, Sense & Sensibility\, Mansfield Park\, Emma\, Persuasion\, and Pride & Prejudice. You might want to start now!\nOur starting point will be the hypothesis that a novel is not a treatise\, but a dialogue between author and reader. And a “a good time will be had by all!
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/persuading-the-undergraduates-that-pride-prejudice-and-sometimes-emma-were-not-just-dumb-girlie-books-5/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/elaine-howlin-eNMMw7ihJ2Y-unsplash.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20240905T160839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T162007Z
UID:10002474-1733047200-1733054400@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:A World Tour of Impressionist Collections
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kathleen Silverman (in-person course)Fee: Members $64 (including light breakfast) | Non-Members $84\nIn the 19th century\, the Impressionists broke the rules of academic painting with their ‘new’ small\, fleeting brushstrokes and desire to capture scenes from ordinary life. Their work was far from ordinary\, and the Impressionists had influence worldwide. Critics panned their work for its unfinished appearance\, and supporters praised its modernity. More than water lilies and bridges! Join us as we explore Impressionist collections from galleries in Europe\, Australia\, Asia\, and North America to see what all the fuss was about.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/a-world-tour-of-impressionist-collections-3/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Sunlight-in-the-Blue-Room-kathleen-course-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20240905T160825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T170046Z
UID:10002470-1732818600-1732825800@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:The Surprising Portrayals of Women of Traditional Jewish Texts
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Rabbi David Kunin (via Zoom course)Fee: Members $75 | Non-Members $95\nJewish history and tradition has been focused primarily on men\, leaving out the essential contributions of women over the ages. In this class we discover amazing Jewish women (some well known and some who have largely been lost): from Hulda the Prophetess\, donna Gracia Nasi to Golda Meir.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/the-surprising-portrayals-of-women-of-traditional-jewish-texts-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Chilkia_leest_de_wetten_voor_aan_koning_Josia_RP-P-OB-45.370.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20240927T160948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T160948Z
UID:10002481-1732798800-1732806000@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:Beethoven: The Giant who stood astride the Century Change
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. Michael Roeder (in-person course) \nFee: Members $75 | Non-Members $95 \nBeethoven was a child of late 18th-century Classicism in music\, but he transformed the style of Haydn and Mozart into something more urgent\, more striving\, more powerful\, and even more peaceful. These Romantic qualities emerged as he created one expressive masterpiece after the other. His influence on 19th-Century composers was so strong as to be inescapable.  \nBeethoven’s career is usually divided into three periods based on changes in his style. These changes coincide with important events in his life. We will highlight aspects of Beethoven’s biography and explore a variety of works from each period. Among works to be encountered are the “Moonlight” Sonata\, Symphony No. 1\, The Eroica Symphony\, The “Kreutzer” Sonata for Piano and Violin\, String Quartets\, The “Pathetique” and “Appassionata” Sonatas\, Symphonies 5 and 9\, and Piano Concerto No. 4. As usual\, we will experience outstanding performances via video and audio recordings. 
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/beethoven-the-giant-who-stood-astride-the-century-change/2024-11-28/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pexels-kristina-ohrband-729749769-18452255.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JDIC":MAILTO:programmer@jdicseniors.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T091518
CREATED:20241018T223536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T223646Z
UID:10002749-1732730400-1732737600@www.jdicseniors.ca
SUMMARY:A Live Introduction to Opera: Part 2 — The Tenor
DESCRIPTION:Presented by our very talented Bass-Baritone Bertrand Malo with amazing guest singers\, The Soprano – Cara Lianne Mcleod\, The Tenor – Oliver Munar\, who will be accompanied by Maestro Emilio de Mercato. \nPart 2 – The Tenor\nWednesday\, November 27 at 6p.m.\nAn introduction of the voice type\, relevant composers\, opera\, and roles; accompanied with live performance by Oliver Munar and pianist Emilio de Mercato.
URL:https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/a-live-introduction-to-opera-part-2-the-tenor/
LOCATION:The Centre\, 10052-117 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning In Retirement Series
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