Controversial Compositions: When the Public Resists Music

In this interactive music appreciation class series, explore music that caused a stir with audiences, governments, or religious institutions for various reasons. Learn about classical music that incited scandal including operas “Tannhauser,” “Madame Butterfly” and “Tristan and Isolde,” among others. Part of a three-part series, "Controversial Compositions." Attendance at all three sessions not required. Collaborator: MacPhail Center for Music. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. "Controversial Compositions" at Nokomis Library: May 15: When Music Challenges the Norm May 22: When the Government Can’t Stand the Noise May 29: When the Public Resists Music