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HTA Lecture: For You, Music Can Only Be an Ornament: The Life and Music of Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel

February 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Free

Known as the sister of famous composer Felix Mendelssohn, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel composed over 450 works despite being discouraged by family members and 19th-century society. Hear stories of her life and some of her most significant compositions, performed by Dr. Victoria Johnson, assisted by the women of the Jones College music faculty.

Dr. Johnson is the 2025 Humanities Teacher Award Winner for Jones Junior College. Her lecture is scheduled for 2/5/25 at 10:00 am.

Details

Date:
February 5
Time:
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost:
Free

Venue

Jones College
900 S Court St
Ellisville, MS 39437 United States
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