The last informal discussion is taking place today at noon in Foellinger Great Hall.
Admission is free.
University musicology professor and internationally known Beethoven scholar Alexander Ringer will be discussing the composer's life and work. These discussions will be followed by a number of musical performances from the works of Beethoven. Next fall, Krannert Center is also looking forward to hosting the complete string quartets by Beethoven. The first was an introduction to classical music, the second a discussion on Beethoven's life and famous pieces, and the third talked about musical forms Beethoven used. On Nov. 5, Harry Liebersohn, a University history professor, talked about Beethoven's life in a historical context.