Despite working with thousands of vocalists, musicians and producers during his career that spanned over six decades, prolific conductor Robert Shaw never forgot a face. That dedication to those who worked with and under him
Wearing a hoodie is a simple act. However, the day that all of the members of Middle Collegiate Church in New York City wore hoodies to Sunday service in solidarity after George Zimmerman’s acquittal is
Although Akhil Reed Amar is a constitutional originalist, he recognizes that change will happen. Amar will talk about the future of a major aspect of the Constitution — the Bill of Rights — at 10:45
One of the most classic symbols of the United States is the highway. On Wednesday, the Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson will use it to represent the path of the country’s morals. At 2 p.m.
The chill of a Norwegian winter may blow through the Amphitheater during the Massey Memorial Organ mini-concert Wednesday. The music of Edvard Grieg, arguably one of the greatest piano composers in history, will accompany that
As much as the Constitution protects the government from religion, it also protects religions from government influence and control. Melissa Rogers, a nonresident senior fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution, will discuss why
Interfaith justice is not just the focus of the Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush’s work — it’s his legacy. The work of Raushenbush’s famous great-grandfathers, Louis Brandeis and Walter Rauschenbusch, will also inform his lecture Monday,
Don’t be alarmed by the sounds of Christmas carols coming from the Amphitheater on Sunday evening. Yes, it is still July. But that won’t stop Chautauquans from celebrating the holiday they won’t be able to
Studying abroad isn’t just fun and games. With the right preparation and mindset, it can create citizen diplomats. At 2 p.m. Friday in the Hall of Philosophy, Chautauqua Institution President Michael E. Hill and Daryl
Bridging divides has been a common theme at Chautauqua Institution this season, but not many have lived and studied such a theme as Jan Love has throughout her life. Love, the dean of Candler School
William Vendley began his adult life studying molecular biology, but found science ill-equipped to answer life’s greater questions. The search for answers led him to study Zen Buddhism in China, he told IVY Magazine, and
Though Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel never met in person, the legendary composers will go head-to-head in the Amphitheater Wednesday. This isn’t the first year Jared Jacobsen has staged what he calls a
Since being ensnared in religious sectarian violence at the age of 4, Ambassador Akbar Ahmed has worked to generate a greater understanding of Islam. With both a lecture and a documentary, Ahmed, former Pakistani high
For too long now, people have used doctrine to shape their behavior, both as worshippers and citizens. Larry Greenfield believes that can be changed with another reformation, akin to Martin Luther’s revolution 500 years ago.
Kathleen Hicks, who has been called one of the country’s leading intellects on defense policy, has always felt the need to help her country. As senior vice president, Henry A. Kissinger Chair and director of
It is easy to say that Chautauqua would not be Chautauqua without the grand lake and charming gardens. This weekend, the Sacred Song Service will celebrate the beauty and intricacy of these creations with the