Diverse Voices. Daring Ideas. Beyond sublime, transcendent concerts at Tanglewood, this summer a new concept in creative enrichment begins. The Tanglewood Learning Institute (TLI) offers engaging programs for curious minds—immersion weekends, interactive talks, open rehearsals, films, master classes, unconventional performances, and visual arts experiences that will inspire spirited dialogue and deepen your understanding of music, the arts, and the human spirit. Welcome.
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TLI August 2019
The Tanglewood Learning Institute provides you with an insider’s view of the artistic process and allows you to choose from a variety of behind-the-scenes musical experiences, including BSO and TMCO rehearsals, thought-provoking music appreciation talks, and open master classes where you’ll observe world-renowned artists in action.
August 24: Daniel Shapiro & Maya Beiser
Examine the complexities of freedom and peace in the 21st century, tied to performances of Schoenberg’s Peace on Earth and Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony (“Ode to Joy”).
August 25: Tanglewood Learning Institute Cinematics
Score: A Film Music Documentary tracks the progress of modern-day film score development and turns the spotlight on the creative struggles involved in composing major motion picture scores. It features interviews with more than 50 composers, directors, orchestrators, and other film industry professionals.
TLI Weekends
Immersive multi-day experiences that include conversations with composers, conductors and key performers, BSO and TMCO rehearsals, lectures, films, special concerts, and keynote speakers.
The Big Idea
Dynamic thinkers and diverse perspectives, inspired by music that endures. Supported by Marillyn Tufte Zacharis
TLI OpenStudio
Master classes with experts challenge, influence, and inspire the next generation.
Meet The Makers
Celebrated artists and artisans discuss inspiration and the creative process.
Full Tilt
Unconventional, subversive performances that are exhilarating, hypnotizing, and intensely human.
TLI MasterPass
An insider’s view of the artistic process including master classes, rehearsals, and engaging presentations.
ShopTalks
Candid, informal discussions on life, music, and the future of our field with composers, conductors, and performers.
Supported by a gift from the Perles Law Firm in honor of the victims of the Beirut Marine Barracks Bombing and their families.
Cinematics
Films on music and the human spirit in collaboration with the Berkshire International Film Festival.
Focal Point
Visual arts classes amid the beauty of Tanglewood led by Faculty Artists from IS183 Art School of the Berkshires.
Sunday Showcase
Engaging, informal activities that span centuries, cross genres, and deepen your concert-going experience.
TLI Open Houses
Free, fun learning opportunities at the Linde Center for Music and Learning.
Encourage Curious and Creative Thinking
TLI fosters joyful, stimulating, and thought-provoking experiences that create opportunities to explore and understand our world through the lens of music. You can help us unite curiosity and creativity by supporting TLI through the Tanglewood Forever campaign. Donate online now, or contact the BSO Development Office at 617-638-9267 or friendsoftanglewood@bso.org for more information.
TLI Open Houses
TLI Open Houses are free community events open to participants of all ages throughout Tanglewood season at the new Linde Center for Music and Learning. Join us for musical performances, conversations with artists and composers and engaging, interactive activities for children and families. RSVPs not required.
TLI is supported in part by a generous grant from the American Orchestras’
Futures Fund, a program of the League of American Orchestras made possible
by funding from the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation.