MUSIC APPRECIATION
FRENCH MUSIC FROM RAMEAU TO RAVEL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis weekend will uncover the great wealth of French music from the Baroque (1600-1750) through to the 20th century. Composers will include Berlioz, Gounod, Saint-Saëns, Fauré and many others. We
FULLY BOOKED: GREAT OPERA SCENES BY VERDI AND PUCCINI
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomIn this course we will look at two Italian composers with a passion for passion: Verdi's Rigoletto, Il Trovatore , La Traviata and Puccini's La Boheme, Tosca and Madama Butterfly
NOW’S THE TIME FOR BRUCKNER
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomGetting to know Bruckner’s music is a challenge many have shied away from. But as we celebrate 200 years since the Austrian composer’s birth this very week, there can be
DVOŘÁK AND JANÁČEK: 2 CZECH MASTERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAntonín Dvořák (1841-1904) and Leoš Janáček (1854- 1928) are 2 of the greatest composers to emerge from the Czech lands; from Bohemia and Moravia respectively. We will explore their contribution
FULLY BOOKED: PIANO WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor up to ten players* at Grade 7 and above. In advance of this intensive, non-competitive workshop, you will prepare a 20-minute programme to be played and discussed; if possible,