Explore the Arts Lectures/Discussions
Budapest, Prague, and Vienna: Where the Coffee House Influenced the Opera House
Yvonne Caruthers examines the cultural hegemony of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna in their imperial centuries as the centers of classical music and opera.
Sat., Feb. 18, 2012, 2:00 PM
Terrace Gallery
$15.00
Intoxicated by Gypsies
Lecturer Saul Lilienstein traces the connection between the rich tradition of Gypsy music and its influence on classical music composers of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
Sat., Mar. 3, 2012, 2:00 PM
Atrium
$15.00
Eros and Freedom: The Viennese Waltz
Lecturer Saul Lilienstein shares the history of the Viennese Waltz and the heady ebullience that swept across 19th century Europe--in three-quarter time.
Sat., Mar. 10, 2012, 2:00 PM
Atrium
$15.00
A Taste of Three Cities
Prepare and enjoy the cuisine of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna during this hands-on cooking class and 3-course meal. NOTE: This event does NOT take place at the Kennedy Center.
Sat., Mar. 17, 2012, 11:00 AM
Other Venue
$100.00
Explore the Arts, part of the Rubenstein Arts Access Program, is generously funded by
David and Alice Rubenstein.
Additional support is provided by The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation.
The Music of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna
Presenting Underwriter HRH Foundation
Additional support is provided by
Noémi and Michael Neidorff and the Centene Charitable Foundation,
The Honorable Nancy G. Brinker, and State Plaza Hotel.
International Programming at the Kennedy Center is made possible through the generosity of the
Kennedy Center International Committee on the Arts.
