Lecture-Recitals

Jacquelyn Helin

Piano Lecture-Recitals Santa Fe, New Mexico

Positioning works of art in their historical context or sharing information about the composer or piece of music opens up the musical world to an audience. I love sharing information about a composer or historical period and helping an audience to hear a work of art in its context. The audience is challenged to go beyond passive listening to listening “for” what the composer was after.

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“Jacquelyn Helin is a highly accomplished musician and presenter. Her lecture/recitals have proven to be immensely popular, thanks to her exceptional performance and presentation skills and her thoughtful insights. Each year, her devoted audience continues to grow. She is also very responsive, detailed, and professional in her communications and interactions. All at RENESAN recommend her highly.”




Sally Trigg, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF RENESAN

Piano Lecture-Recitals FAQs

  • What is a Lecture-Recital?

    Lecture-Recitals feature performance along with commentary or historical perspective on the music or the composer. They are an exciting format for exploring a composer’s life and work interspersed with performances of the composer’s music.

  • How long is a typical Lecture-Recital?

    Lecture-Recitals can range from 45 minutes to 2 hours. 

  • What topics are commonly covered in Lecture-Recitals?

    Lecture-Recitals position the music in its historical context and allow the performer to share fascinating details about the composer or the piece to make it really come to life. 

  • What are some of your favorite Lecture-Recitals that you have done?

    I have presented Lecture-Recitals on Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Debussy, Copland, and Gershwin. Other topics I have explored in Lecture-Recitals include J.S. Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier; or Bringing a Score to Life: What’s Involved in Preparing for a Musical Performance?  

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