Quest Courses – Fall 2023 / Art and Music


The courses listed below, in the general area of history and philosophy, are currently offered at Quest.

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ARTISTS AND THEIR WORK

Coordinators: Linda Downs, Lynnel Garabedian, Bob Reiss, Ellen Shapiro

This is an art history course that explores the lives and work of artists throughout the world. The course prompts discussion of style, meaning, media, and aesthetics as well as philosophical, social, and political issues.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Coordinators: Sol Makon, Peter Dichter, Bob Reiss

Over the centuries, classical music has constantly evolved. Historically, the changing social and political fabric has been the catalyst to produce innovation and transformation of classical musical content and presentation.

CULTUREQUEST

Coordinators: Madeleine Brecher

CultureQuest is the Friday component of Quest’s arts and culture program, offering tours of art galleries and current museum exhibitions as well as opera rehearsals and other enriching experiences throughout the New York area.

FOLK MUSIC AND MELLOW ROCK

Coordinators: Bob Gottfried, Jill Altman

Each class will be devoted to one or two Folk/Rock artists or groups. We will learn about the artists and listen to and sing along with them.

ROCK AND ROOTS ALBUMS

Coordinators: Steve Koenig, Wayne Cotter

Explore the roots and branches of Rock: rock, reggae, soul, blues, punk, folk, new wave, country, and metal.