Ode to Beethoven
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Ode to Beethoven – the Man behind the Music!
This December music lovers all over the world are celebrating the legendary composer’s 250th birthday. To this day, German born Ludwig van Beethoven is the most listened to creator of classical music. Join German Historian Anette Isaacs, MA, for an intimate look at the life and times of this tragic genius who was as famous for his fiery personality as for his divine ability to turn his personal struggles into supreme and powerful melodies.
This is a virtual event—it will not be held at the library. Once registered, you will receive an email with the webinar link and password. No software is needed to access this presentation online. The event will be recorded and available on demand for a week after the initial date. Need help using Zoom? Visit tplibrary.org/faqs#zoom to get started.
Speaker: German Historian Anette Isaacs, MA
Bio: A true cosmopolitan, German born and raised Anette Isaacs did her graduate work at EMORY University, Georgia, the University of VIENNA and at the Free University in BERLIN and holds Master´s Degrees in American Studies, Political Science, and History. During her tenure as Director Germany for New York based GROUP I.S.T. Anette ran and organized all German I.S.T. / Road Scholar (formerly ELDERHOSTEL) programs. In her capacity as academic director, she created a number of very successful seminars, programs and lectures introducing her native country Germany to thousands of American, British, and also German tourists. An avid opera lover, she conceived the Road Scholar seminar Opera and Classical Music in Berlin, Dresden, and Leipzig which, during the last 15 years, has ranked among the most popular programs in Road Scholar's offerings.
In addition to her extensive work in the travel industry, Anette, who is currently residing in the Chicago suburbs with her two longhaired Dachshunds Lovie and Alistair, is also a faculty member of the College of Lake County (in August of 2014 Anette was given the CLC Excellence Part Time Faculty Recognition Award for 5 years of service.), Harper College (Anette was the keynote speaker for Harper College's Lifelong Learning Day in August of 2015), Oakton College, the College of DuPage, and McHenry Country Community College and greatly enjoys teaching and lecturing on various German historical, cultural, social, and political topics.
Anette currently resides in the Chicago suburbs with her two longhaired Dachshunds Lovie and Alistair, is also a faculty member of the College of Lake County (in August of 2014 Anette was given the CLC Excellence Part Time Faculty Recognition Award for 5 years of service.), Harper College (Anette was the keynote speaker for Harper College's Lifelong Learning Day in August of 2015), Oakton College, the College of DuPage, and McHenry Country Community College and greatly enjoys teaching and lecturing on various German historical, cultural, social, and political topics.