Knowledge Commons | Francesca Brittan | Group Activity https://hcommons.org/members/fmb22/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which Francesca Brittan is a member. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:42:45 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.6.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 73ff93fe756a7e54740d1ae2bf9ccd36 Laura Stokes started the topic Mendelssohn Network meeting in Chicago, November 13-14 2024 in the forum The Mendelssohn Network https://hcommons.org/groups/the-mendelssohn-network/forum/topic/mendelssohn-network-meeting-in-chicago-november-13-14-2024/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:50:44 -0400 With many apologies for the lateness of this announcement; we have experienced numerous difficulties along the way with planning this year!

The Mendelssohn Network, Pre-Conference, November 13-14 2024, University of Chicago

The Mendelssohn Network will meet for a fringe conference at the University of Chicago on November 13 (afternoon/early…[Read more]

]]> 73b69541fd39012f32225809072ec27b Laura Stokes started the topic RSVP for dinner, November 8, 2023 in the discussion The Mendelssohn Network https://hcommons.org/groups/the-mendelssohn-network/forum/topic/rsvp-for-dinner-november-8-2023/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:41:29 -0400 Hello all,

We are reviving the practice of gathering for dinner as part of the pre-conference before AMS, and we would love to see you on the evening of November 8, 2023!  We are still figuring out which restaurant (it's down to two options), but either way, we need to get a rough idea of how many people are coming.  Please fill out this form i…[Read more]

]]> 2da1defcfde719a0eb30f8bdb2622a30 Laura Stokes started the topic Program: Mendelssohn Network Preconference in the discussion The Mendelssohn Network https://hcommons.org/groups/the-mendelssohn-network/forum/topic/program-mendelssohn-network-preconference/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 20:47:16 -0400 Hello everyone,

The program and schedule for our preconference is below.  We will need a headcount for the dinner; more information on that shortly.

The Mendelssohn Network: Pre-AMS Fringe Conference

November 8–9, 2023 Lamont School of Music, University of Denver  

SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8 15.00–16.30

SESSION 1: ANALYSIS AND PRACTI…[Read more]

]]> ca339b28c38cc2e8608e3b310a91c34c Nayeli Chantera. deposited Perfil de Ingreso de los Estudiantes a la Facultad de Ciencias Agrícolas en la Universidad Central del Ecuador. in the group The Mendelssohn Network https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1846886/ Tue, 23 May 2023 02:23:55 -0400 Este ensayo nos da a resaltar un tema que a través de los años ha sido de suma importancia para la educación superior.

]]> 0 868d73ee344ec6e2a00bb5ee04685a5a Laura Stokes started the topic CFP: The Mendelssohn Network Fringe Conference, Nov. 8-9, University of Denver in the discussion The Mendelssohn Network https://hcommons.org/groups/the-mendelssohn-network/forum/topic/cfp-the-mendelssohn-network-fringe-conference-nov-8-9-university-of-denver/ Thu, 11 May 2023 14:37:34 -0400 The Mendelssohn Network will meet for a fringe conference at the University of Denver on November 8 (afternoon/early evening) and 9 (morning) 2023, in advance of the annual meeting of the American Musicological Society.

We welcome proposals for presentations on the Mendelssohns (Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and Fanny Hensel née Mendelssohn);…[Read more]

]]> a5e0178462c3d1041010923a9c654482 Laura Stokes started the topic Save the date: AMS 2023 pre-conference in the discussion The Mendelssohn Network https://hcommons.org/groups/the-mendelssohn-network/forum/topic/save-the-date-ams-2023-pre-conference/ Thu, 11 May 2023 14:18:03 -0400 Hello everyone,

It's been a minute (well, ok--going on four years), but I am very pleased to announce that plans are solidly underway for a Mendelssohn Network pre-conference gathering at AMS 2023 in Denver.  The meeting will be the afternoon/early evening of November 8, and the morning of November 9.  Mark your calendars, and we do hope you c…[Read more]

]]> b1d5f85e97b9465fc8790f4cef06e4c4 Laura Stokes replied to the topic AMS 2019 pre-conference program in the discussion The Mendelssohn Network https://hcommons.org/groups/the-mendelssohn-network/forum/topic/ams-2019-pre-conference-program/#post-26435 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:16:18 -0400 Abstracts for the Thursday morning meeting

Tekla Babyak, “Goethe, Mendelssohn, and the Surrealist Intermezzo”

Felix Mendelssohn has often been celebrated for his innovative approaches to form and genre, an ability that he developed at a precocious age (Benedict Taylor 2011). One of his very earliest innovations, however, has remained largely une…[Read more]

]]> ffe80e6d49e6261f7e368e65c1cadbc1 Laura Stokes replied to the topic AMS 2019 pre-conference program in the discussion The Mendelssohn Network https://hcommons.org/groups/the-mendelssohn-network/forum/topic/ams-2019-pre-conference-program/#post-26290 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:59:34 -0400 With apologies for the formatting of the program above--HC is not complying with my attempts to make it prettier. . . .

On the dinner: we are thinking of the family-style meal at Mei Mei (https://www.meimeiboston.com/family-style-dinners), which will run about $40 pp, not including drinks.  Please contact Monika with RSVPs, questions, or dietary…[Read more]

]]> 030aececdefa4475f67a6e9546e1fd19 Laura Stokes started the topic AMS 2019 pre-conference program in the discussion The Mendelssohn Network https://hcommons.org/groups/the-mendelssohn-network/forum/topic/ams-2019-pre-conference-program/ Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:47:04 -0400 Mendelssohn Network
AMS Pre-Conference Meeting
October 30–31, 2019
“In the Salon with the Mendelssohns”: Performances, Readings and Discussions of Nineteenth-Century Music, Literature and Art

Wednesday afternoon, 3 p.m.–6 p.m.

Prevost Room, Blumenthal Family Library, New England Conservatory 

Salon Music with Kenneth Hamilton…[Read more]

]]> b3bef10214c652848eb1cb5ab5af2585 Douglass Seaton replied to the topic AMS 2019: save the date! in the discussion The Mendelssohn Network https://hcommons.org/groups/the-mendelssohn-network/forum/topic/ams-2019-save-the-date/#post-23990 Fri, 19 Jul 2019 19:16:55 -0400 Great news, Laura! Thanks! If there's anything I can do to help out, let me know. And I might offer a presentation, too, if you're looking to build a program.

]]> 0a96481413c8afd7fcd312b37eb738fe Laura Stokes started the topic AMS 2019: save the date! in the discussion The Mendelssohn Network https://hcommons.org/groups/the-mendelssohn-network/forum/topic/ams-2019-save-the-date/ Fri, 19 Jul 2019 19:06:18 -0400 Update: we have a confirmed space to meet on Wednesday, October 30, at the New England Conservatory.  We are still waiting for confirmation on a space in the AMS hotel for Thursday morning, but the signs are looking very positive for a pre-conference meeting at AMS 2019!

]]> 7f9e82e2e860bb4d2b90a5b3a943b907 Laura Stokes started the topic Interest in AMS 2019 meeting? in the discussion The Mendelssohn Network https://hcommons.org/groups/the-mendelssohn-network/forum/topic/interest-in-ams-2019-meeting/ Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:56:22 -0500 Hello all!  I can't believe it's February already; it seems only a couple of weeks ago that many of us were together in San Antonio. What a wonderful meeting that was!

At the end of our preconference in San Antonio, there was consensus that we would like to have another, similar meeting at AMS in the future. I'm writing to gauge whether there is…[Read more]

]]> 9da32f3ca912aa73adf3435113f4a686 Laura Stokes replied to the topic Lightning talk topics in the discussion The Mendelssohn Network https://hcommons.org/groups/the-mendelssohn-network/forum/topic/lightning-talk-topics/#post-17185 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 20:26:10 -0400 Here is my own proposal for a lightning talk:

Current and Historical Trends in Fanny Hensel Research (working title)

In the last two and a half years I have been undertaking extensive bibliographic research on Fanny Hensel. I will briefly review my findings, drawing a picture of major current and historical trends in the field. Particular tropes…[Read more]

]]> e69f166464000128624486ebd58f21ab Laura Stokes replied to the topic Salon program in the discussion The Mendelssohn Network https://hcommons.org/groups/the-mendelssohn-network/forum/topic/salon-program/#post-17184 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 20:06:19 -0400 From Marian Wilson Kimber, an offer to do recitation of Mendelssohn-related poetry (perhaps accompanied?).

]]> 05d358c61085bde635b420a303dd4001 Siegwart Reichwald replied to the topic Lightning talk topics in the discussion The Mendelssohn Network https://hcommons.org/groups/the-mendelssohn-network/forum/topic/lightning-talk-topics/#post-16970 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:55:54 -0400 Here's my proposal for a lightning talk; it would be a condensed version of a formal paper I presented recently

Mendelssohn and the Reformed Tradition:

Re-evaluating Sources within the Context of the Prussian Restoration Movement

My new reading allows us to re-evaluate Mendelssohn’s only stint in church music as Music Director of Prussian C…[Read more]

]]> c742fa5eb57f1cb9b25c73a196ee936c Laura Stokes started the topic Fictional works portraying FMB or FH in the discussion The Mendelssohn Network https://hcommons.org/groups/the-mendelssohn-network/forum/topic/fictional-works-portraying-fmb-or-fh/ Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:59:54 -0400 What are your favorite (or least favorite!) works portraying Mendelssohn Bartholdy or Hensel?

]]> e89834858ef3112cb13930c86f52d31c Laura Stokes started the topic Salon program in the discussion The Mendelssohn Network https://hcommons.org/groups/the-mendelssohn-network/forum/topic/salon-program/ Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:58:39 -0400 Is there a Mendelssohn Bartholdy or Hensel work you could perform for a small audience of fellow Mendelssohnians?  (Thursday morning of AMS.)  Let us know here!

]]> 1c66365a1fac62f0cbcadc3cc0f52649 Laura Stokes started the topic Lightning talk topics in the discussion The Mendelssohn Network https://hcommons.org/groups/the-mendelssohn-network/forum/topic/lightning-talk-topics/ Tue, 18 Sep 2018 20:41:42 -0400 Ideas for lightning talks at the AMS preconference

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