Delphian Lectures: Meet the Instruments & Meet the Dynasties

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A lecture series presented by the Delphian Study Club - providing the opportunity for lifelong learning and friendship via lectures and events. The current series: “Meet the Instruments & Meet the Dynasties” will focus on the history and engineering of musical instruments and the composers who wrote for the instruments. Specific Lecture Topics: September 18, 2026 - Introductory class with series guest lecturer, Debora Rosengaus - Get ready, 'cause here we go! October 2, 2026 - Meet the Piano October 16, 2026 - Meet the Strings November 6, 2026 - Meet the Guitar November 20, 2026 - Meet the Brass December 4, 2026 - Meet the Woodwinds January 15, 2027 - Meet the Percussion February 5, 2027 - Meet the Conductors February 19, 2027 - Meet the Unusual Instruments March 5,2027 - Meet the Bach Family April 2, 2027 - Meet the Mozart Family April 16, 2027 - Meet the Schumann Family May 7, 2027 - Meet the Mendelssohn Siblings May 21, 2027 - Meet the Strauss Family, Waltz Kings This series will be presented by Deborah Martínez Rosengaus, a versatile Mezzo Soprano who has studied Opera, Theater, Music and Dance, and has toured internationally, with a variety of musical ensembles in concert halls such as: Santori Hall in Tokyo, The Center for Performing Arts in Beijing, Disney Hall with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. She has given recitals in Mexico and across the United States, giving voice to her research into the lesser-known Art Songs of great Classical composers. Ms. Rosengaus holds a Master of Music Degree from the Manhattan School of Music, where she studied with international opera diva Mignon Dunn, and a Bachelors Degree from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music. She is the recipient of several awards including the Schoenfeld Award from the Holt Memorial Scholarship Competition and 1st place in the Pacific Musical Society Competition. She has also performed in Master classes with Karen Morrow and Luana Devol, and is a featured vocalist on several independent film soundtracks She is known for her exciting, high-energy performances and for creating memorable and endearing characters such as the role of Principessa Louling under the baton of Bruno Riggacci in the World Premier of his one act opera “Dodici personaggi in cerca di voce.” She has received critical acclaim for her interpretation of Jo in Mark Adamo's Little Women and was nominated for a Theater Bay Area Award for the role of Ruth in Pirates of Penzance. Guests are always welcome and encouraged. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests