In this episode Jocelyn Swigger, Professor of Music at Gettysburg College and concert pianist, shares how the discovery of the composer Agnes Tyrrell led her to finding her life’s work in her 50’s. Her story reminds us to always be prepared for new opportunities in life.
Jocelyn’s website: https://jocelynswigger.com/
TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJouIL6uaoc
The premiere of the etudes is Saturday September 13 at 7pm in Paul Recital Hall on the second floor of Schmucker Hall, on the Gettysburg College campus. Admission is free. https://cglink.me/2fU/r2274992
For more information about Agnes Tyrrell start here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_Tyrrell
For more information about Tell Us A Story visit our website at: https://tellusastory.info
Credits
- Show open and closing: Evil-flowers by Koi-discovery
- Transition music: ©Jocelyn Swigger
- Agnes Tryell photo: Agnes Tyrrell: By Jitka Bajgarová – Jitka Bajgarová, Hudební spolky v Brně a jejich role při utváření „hudebního obrazu“ města 1860–1918, Brno 2005, s. 152, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19544350
