Osher Institute at
Johns Hopkins University
Six Guest Lectures by
Jerzy Sapieyevski
"About and Beyond the Moods of Music"
The classes consisted of mostly retired professionals
(physicians, scientist, businessmen, lawyers, scholars), with many holding Doctoral/PhD degrees.
Quotes from the
written evaluations collected by the program administrators (each quote comes
from a different participant):
"I've been listening to music since I was a young girl.
Based on this course, I will be able to appreciate all music on a higher
level. The teacher is extraordinary.
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Please come back and teach more courses! // Actually
changed my way of thinking about life. It's been a really unusual and
marvelous experience. Thanks, and please come back.
//
I have been coming to Evergreen and Osher for many
years. This class has been refreshingly different. I listen to music a lot
and this course has inspired me to discover a new and more enjoyable way to
listen. Mr. Sapieyevski gives his all. He has a great sense of humor. He is
wonderful.
//
The instructor's enthusiasm was contagious and he
involved the students beautifully no matter what their musical background (no
easy task!)
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I loved his class because of his presentation. He
exceeded my expectations. I would take any course he taught!
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Mr. Sapieyevski is a fabulous instructor. His passion
and excitement for music alone is what made this class so special. When you
combine this with his musical background and professional expertise, it makes
for a most interesting, educational and joyful musical experience. I hope he
will be encouraged to teach more classes. His excitement, passion is
infectious and he has a wonderful sense of humor.
//
Absolutely engaging personality. Huge surprise to find
he is talented performer as well. Class was like finding a fortune inside a
cookie. A wonderful addition. Thanks.
//
Surprised – Delighted with this course. // Please
get him back! It was very enlightening, innovative and a breath of fresh
air!
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It was illuminating!++ // He is wonderful – great.
//
Instructor was extraordinary, stimulating, and
energetic. One of the best I've ever had.
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We were thrilled by the lectures and this course. //
Wonderful, gifted teacher. Certainly hope he will return. Would take any of his
courses.
//
I most enjoyed the instructor as a talented musician. I
wish he had played the piano more. The best moments were Mr. Sapieyevski's
insights interpreting Mozart's Requiem – Unforgettable! Second great moment –
"experiencing" Beethoven.
//
I enjoyed the teacher tremendously. He is a great
musician who inspired all of us in many ways that were unknown to us.
//
What a breath of fresh air! He is terrific with an
interesting style (+ remarkable ability at the piano!)"//
