DURANGO – Since the time of Mozart and Haydn, composers have chosen the symphony as the form for their most ambitious artistic expressions. With Beethoven’s weighty footsteps still echoing throughout Europe, Johannes Brahms waited until the ripe age of 43 to complete his First Symphony. It had taken him at least 14 years but established Brahms as Beethoven’s worthy successor at the loftiest musical heights.

Artistic director and conductor of the San Juan Symphony since 2002, Arthur Post is a graduate of Yale University and The Juilliard School. A well regarded guest conductor, Post has led orchestras throughout the United States, Europe, and the Far East.

The lecture, part of the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series takes place on Thursday, October 2 at 7 p.m. in Noble Hall, Rm. 130 at Fort Lewis College. It is free and open to the public.

For a complete schedule of this semester’s lectures, visit www.fortlewis.edu/alumni_friends/professional_associates/lecture_series_schedule.asp.

All of the Life-Long Learning Lectures are broadcast on DCAT. Check www.dcat.tv/schedule.php for show times.

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