Monday, September 10, 2007

College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Medicine and Arts to present music film followed by discussion of role of music in listening to patients






The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Section on Medicine and the Arts
Presents:
A Wayfarer's Journey: Listening to Mahler
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
6:00 p.m., Reception 6:30 p.m.
Screening 8:00 p.m.


Please join us for the screening of the documentary, " A Wayfarer's Journey:Listening to Mahler" by Ruth Yorkin Drazen, followed by a post-film discussion about the role of music in listening to the patient in self-reflection and in healing. The film, which explores the life and music of Gustav Mahler, features Christoph Eschenbach, Music Director of the Philadelphia Orchestra and students from the Curtis Institute of Music. Free and open to the public.

Info: The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 19 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia. To register call 215.563.3737, ext. 304 or email: lectures@collphyphil.org. Visit the College's website at http://www.collphyphil.org/ for a complete listing of programs.