MUSIC APPRECIATION
FULLY BOOKED: RACHMANINOV’S WORKS FOR PIANO AND ORCHESTRA
Rachmaninov's reputation rests largely on his piano concertos and his Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Includes a special feature on American pianist Van Cliburn who won Russia's top piano
SIBELIUS AND GRIEG
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSibelius (1865-1957) and Grieg (1843-1907) were 2 of the foremost composers to emerge from Scandinavia in the Romantic era. They complement each other well, with the Finnish master excelling in
FULLY BOOKED: THE MUSIC OF WILLIAM BYRD
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis year is the 400th anniversary of William Byrd (ca 1540-1623), one of the greatest English composers. This course will consider the dangerous and tumultuous context of his life and
PRINCELY PIANO CONCERTOS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFrom the genius of Mozart (no.20), that prince of concerto writers, we will survey many of the peaks of the repertoire. Mighty Beethoven (no.3), lyrical Chopin (no.1), popular Grieg, symphonic
FULLY BOOKED: MAHLER 5, 6 AND 7
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomMahler’s central triptych of purely orchestral symphonies offers a less fanciful, more mature and realistic approach than his early symphonies. The Fifth moves from death to life, the Sixth Mahler
BRAHMS AND THE SCHUMANNS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJohannes Brahms (1833-97) and Robert Schumann (1810-56) were 2 of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. Their lives were intertwined through the remarkable figure of Clara Schumann (1819- 96).
OVERTURES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomTraditionally, concerts always began with an overture featuring colourful orchestration and memorable melodies. Starting with Mozart and Beethoven we will examine overtures by Rossini, Mendelssohn and Weber, Verdi and Wagner,
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