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The Symphony

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Mafalda Santos

Join Mafalda Santos on an immersive journey through the evolution of the symphony — from the elegance and clarity of the First Viennese School, through the transformative innovations of the 19th century, and into the bold experiments of the 20th century and beyond. With original manuscripts from legends like Haydn, Mozart, Brahms, Mahler, Berlioz, and Webern as your guide, you’ll witness how these composers reshaped symphonic sound, redefined musical expression, and told unforgettable stories. Experience the creation of these masterpieces through the very pages they once wrote on, and discover the symphony in its most intimate and profound form.

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    All-Levels
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Course Syllabus

The Symphony

Join Mafalda Santos on an immersive journey through the evolution of the symphony — from the elegance and clarity of the First Viennese School, through the transformative innovations of the 19th century, and into the bold experiments of the 20th century and beyond. With original manuscripts from legends like Haydn, Mozart, Brahms, Mahler, Berlioz, and Webern as your guide, you’ll witness how these composers reshaped symphonic sound, redefined musical expression, and told unforgettable stories. Experience the creation of these masterpieces through the very pages they once wrote on, and discover the symphony in its most intimate and profound form.

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Mafalda Santos
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Mafalda Santos

Mafalda Santos is an award-winning cellist, researcher, and educator with over 20 international prizes. She has performed at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, and Berliner Philharmoniker and is a post-residential doctoral candidate at Yale University.

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