With the stories behind the music, we will hear Debussy, Beethoven, Shostakovich, and Sondheim as gateways to explore trust in community, in hope, in love. What did Beethoven and Shostakovich go through and how did they keep composing despite threats to their careers? What do singers in a choir need to trust and how does that trust lead to finding a deeper sense of community? What of conductors, and instrumentalists playing duets or trios?

Topics: Trust