JUnE-AUGUST
Exploring Music
A weekly series of introduction to music talks covering a wide range of themes and topics.
ticKEtS For EacH SESSion: £ 7
tUESDaY 4tH JUnE
Who Was Edward Elgar?
From humble beginnings, Elgar went on to establish himself as one of Britain’ s leading composers. in what would have been the week of his birthday, Jeremy Dibble, professor of Music at Durham University, introduces this musical enigma. c
tUESDaY 11tH JUnE
Classical Music at the Movies
classical music is regularly used in the soundtracks of your favourite films, adverts and tV shows. Grab your popcorn and join classical music and film enthusiast, Stephen Waller, to explore who wrote the music and where it came from.
Each talk is held in the Squires Seminar room at 7pm( unless otherwise stated) and led by a specialist in the chosen area. Using audio and visual examples, they guide audiences through the history of the subject, its connections with today’ s culture and influence on other art forms in a friendly and informal setting.
WEDnESDaY 19tH JUnE
Four Seasons- Introduction to Summer Music
as we approach the longest day of the year and the holiday period, let Denis Mccaldin introduce you to music and composers who have been inspired by the summer season.
© Mark Savage tUESDaY 25tH JUnE
The Ring Cycle
ahead of the penultimate instalment of Wagner’ s ring cycle, join Eric Doughney of newcastle University, to explore the theme and inspirations behind this expansive opera and its composer.
tUESDaY 2nD JUlY
Introduction to British‘ Light’ Orchestral Music
chris phipps introduces the musical world of light music and the composers who created the soundtracks for radio and tV. Featuring arthur Wood’ s‘ My native Heath’( destined to become the theme to‘ the archers’) on the 60th anniversary of Wood’ s death.
SatUrDaY 31St aUGUSt
Boys’ Changing Voices
MEc, 3.30pM
Jenevora Williams, vocal coach from the national Youth choir of Great Britain and Yehudi Menuhin School, gives an insightful talk on the male voice and how to approach the development of healthy and happy singing whilst the adolescent voice changes.
Special offer: £ 5 tickets if you also book for Bring on the Boys( see page 32). not available online.
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