This event is in the past.It took place on December 11, 2025 at Peninsula Volunteers.
Fine Arts TalkFine Arts TalkFrom Sugar Plums to Cannon Fire: The Magic & Music of Tchaikovsky
Downtown Menlo Park
Dr. Nurit Jugend unravels the drama behind Tchaikovsky's most beloved melodies. From the sugar plum sweetness of The Nutcracker to the explosive 1812 Overture, this lecture traces how a turbulent life shaped timeless music.
Classical music lecture
Intimate cultural event
Holiday season special
Composer deep-dive
Tips
🎼perfect prelude to Nutcracker season
🎹bring a friend who thinks classical is stuffy
📞RSVP by phone or email to secure your spot
From Sugar Plums to Cannon Fire: The Magic & Music of Tchaikovsky
Downtown Menlo Park
Fine Arts TalkFine Arts TalkDr. Nurit Jugend unravels the drama behind Tchaikovsky's most beloved melodies. From the sugar plum sweetness of The Nutcracker to the explosive 1812 Overture, this lecture traces how a turbulent life shaped timeless music.
Classical music lecture
Intimate cultural event
Holiday season special
Composer deep-dive
Tips
🎼perfect prelude to Nutcracker season
🎹bring a friend who thinks classical is stuffy
📞RSVP by phone or email to secure your spot
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