Exploring Music
Tickets for each Session : £ 7 c
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 .
Tuesday 17th September
Introduction to the 2013 / 14 Classical Season
Discover the highlights and stories behind the music in our new Classical Season , led by former Principal Timpanist of Royal Northern Sinfonia , Alan Fearon .
Tuesday 24th September
What is Baroque Music ?
NE1fm presenter Rob Barnes introduces the music of the Baroque period , featuring composers such as Vivaldi , Handel and Bach .
Tuesday 1st October
Discover Big Band Jazz
Jazz specialist James Birkett traces the emergence of the great swing bands of Duke Ellington , Benny Goodman and Count Basie in the 1930s .
Tuesday 8th October
A Beginner ’ s Guide to Contemporary Music
Composer Chad Langford of Durham University guides you through the vibrant world of 20th century contemporary music .
Tuesday 15th October
The Evolution of the Guitar
Guitarist Rod Sinclair traces the history of the guitar , and how it evolved into one of the mainstream instruments of popular music .
Tuesday 22nd October
Introduction to British Music and Composers
Join Jonathan Clinch , conductor and musicologist at Durham University , to discover Britain ’ s rich musical heritage from Purcell and Tallis to Elgar , Britten and Walton .
A weekly series of introduction to music talks covering a wide range of themes and topics .
Tuesday 29th October
Monster Matinée - Scoring for the Horror Cinema
Chris Phipps pays tribute to the composers who scared us - from Universal ’ s repertoire of classic monsters to Hammer Films ’ post-war horrors !
Tuesday 5th November
Composers and Their Countries
Sean McMenamin of Newcastle University examines the close bond between the composer and their national identity .
Tuesday 19th November
Benjamin Britten
Alan Fearon marks the centenary of the birth of one of Britain ’ s foremost composers .
Tuesday 26th November
What is British Folk Music ?
Folk music has been around for centuries , but how does it differ from other music ? Folk specialist and researcher , Vic Gammon explores .
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