The life, music, and legacy of Leonard Cohen
Join us for four amazing sessions focused on the life, music, and legacy of Leonard Cohen.
Hosted by Sylvie Simmons – writer of I’m Your Man, the acclaimed biography of Leonard Cohen – each live, online session shares an intimate, in-depth look at this legendary songwriter and performer presented by a friend and colleague who knew him well.
View these four Five Things I’ve Learned sessions – conversations with Sylvie Simmons, Perla Betalla, John Lissauer, and the legendary Judy Collins now or anytime.
Five Things I’ve Learned about the Life, Music, and Legacy of Leonard Cohen is presented in partnership with The Contemporary Jewish Museum. Find out more at thecjm.org.
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Click “Learn More” for details of each individual session, and to purchase individual $40.00 tickets for that single session.
(Order a Series Ticket directly from this page to register for all four online events. Can’t make a live session? View the archive of each event as soon as it concludes.)
John Lissauer
Five Things I've Learned About
Leonard Cohen: The Songwriter and the Secret Chord
View the archive of this 90-minute class from acclaimed songwriter, producer, and arranger John Lissauer, and discover the Five Things He’s Learned about the inspiration, writing, and recording of some of Leonard Cohen’s most unforgettable songs.
Judy Collins
Five Things I've Learned About
Leonard Cohen: The Man and His Music
View the archive of this 90-minute class from legendary singer-songwriter Judy Collins, and discover the Five Things She’s Learned about Leonard Cohen – from her unique position at start of his music career to her current-day view of his enduring artistic legacy.
Perla Batalla
Five Things I've Learned About
Leonard Cohen: His Women, Onstage and Backstage
View the archive of this 90-minute class from singer-songwriter Perla Batalla, and discover the Five Things She’s Learned about the essential role women played again and again in Leonard Cohen’s life and music.
Sylvie Simmons
Five Things I've Learned About
The Life of Leonard Cohen
View the archive of this 90-minute class from author, journalist, biographer, and singer-songwriter Sylvie Simmons, and discover the Five Things She’s Learned about Leonard Cohen – and all she still learns from him five years after he passed away.
You and a guest could win two tickets to the class of your choice.