April 16, 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Using anecdotes, stories, humor, and audiovisuals, this course explores the legacy and artistry of influential performers whose technical brilliance, richness of tone, and showmanship have shaped music history. It contrasts performers who balance showmanship, intensity, passion, and bold elegance. The course examines talents whose impressive ability, charisma, and distinctive sound have captivated audiences over the last 150 years, including Arthur Rubinstein, Jascha Heifetz, Vladimir Horowitz, Yuja Wang, Itzhak Perlman, Anne-Sophie Mutter, and Lang Lang. Emerging talents such as Alma Deutscher are also explored.

Emanuel Abramovits, MBA, is a mechanical engineer and concert promoter with over 20 years of experience, working with artists like Itzhak Perlman and Gustavo Dudamel. He has staged award-winning orchestral events and served as cultural director at Union Israelita De Caracas from 2008 to 2019.