Join Nancy Ekberg, Director of the Collegium Musicum and Dario Sponchiado, visiting instructor in the Italian program, to explore the “Renaissance banchetto!“ with its festive and sinister undercurrents.
“Thanks both Dario and Nancy for this excellent experience”
“The most important strengths of the course were the interesting and interactive course materials, and the use of a variety of media (movies and the VR experience, in addition to regular class activities like lectures and readings) that were used to present the information.”
“The cooking was amazing as a bonding and cultural experience! Also, playing instruments every class brought up everyone’s’ spirits.”
“Strengths: Supportive, Funny, Uplifting, Encouraging, Knowledgeable on the content. Limitations: None”
“She’s talented, kind, and knowledgeable.”
“He’s by far the most enthusiastic professor I saw in CC and is naturally excellent in teaching the Italian culture”
“Dario and Nancy work really well together, which is something I really appreciate!”
(Students’comments from the previous editions of this class)
In this half-block class, we will discover the intricate history of the Italian Renaissance as experienced through the music, art, and food of the banchetto! Our approach will be both historical and practical, engaging a broad range of materials, including music, documentary, cinema (e.g. the historical The Profession of Arms, 2001), art, graphic novels, and… food itself. Additionally, we will examine replicas of Renaissance instruments such as recorders, crumhorns, hurdy gurdy, pipe bladder, lute, and organ.
For our culminating experience, we will prepare a renaissance banquet for all to celebrate, and handmade dishes in a “magical” environment!
Join us for the half-block in this tantalizing adventure: “The Renaissance Banchetto!”
It will be a fun (and tasty) way to learn about the Italian Culture. Questa classe sarà … interessante e deliziosa!
For info: dsponchiado@coloradocollege.edu or nekberg@coloradocollege.edu
(No knowledge of Italian or music is required)
