Vail Symposium summer lectures in Vail CO to increase your brain power

Vail Symposium Music and the Mind Vail Symposium
www.vailsymposium.org ~ 970.476.0954

Thursday, July 8  6pm
Vilar Performing Arts Center – $50/person
Dr. Richard Kogan – “Schumann at 200:
Music, Mood Swings and Madness”
The Vail Symposium presents concert pianist and psychiatrist Dr. Richard Kogan.  In celebration of legendary composer Robert Schumann’s bicentenary, Dr. Kogan will give an inside look into the man that created brilliance while dealing with significant mental illness. “I came away from this extraordinary lecture and performance deeply moved by a fascinating presentation that only Dr. Kogan can deliver.” – Yo-Yo Ma

Thursday, July 29  5:30pm
Venue TBA – $30
“Brain Science”
The Vail Symposium presents a discussion on “Brain Science” as a part of the Brain Series. Joined by others, Dr. Chairman of the University of Colorado’s Department of Psychiatry Robert Freedman will discuss the application of neurobiological and molecular biological innovations and its affect on psychopathological problems.