Chris Rodwell (Music Appreciation)

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  • music lecturer over 20 years experience from Lanacashire, having taught for Lancaster University, Blackpool & the Fylde College and the much-missed Alston Hall
  • specialises in the Austro-German tradition of composers from Bach to Richard Strauss
  • also expert in Italian opera, English music and American blues
  • sings bass with the Lytham St. Annes Choral Society
  • member and presenter for both Blackpool and Preston Recorded Music Societies
   
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ELGAR: HIS LIFE AND MUSIC

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Edward Elgar (1857-1934) is often regarded as the greatest British composer. Though sometimes viewed as a composer of 'Empire', his life and music are far more complex than an easy, patriotic label would suggest. This weekend will aim to unravel the enigma which is Elgar, including his sacred choral masterpieces, as well as the remarkable 

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SIBELIUS AND GRIEG

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Sibelius (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 larger-scale symphonic form, and the Norwegian being a supreme craftsman of chamber and piano music, and songs. We will look into their lives and musical 

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BRAHMS AND THE SCHUMANNS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Johannes 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). We will explore this ‘musical threesome’ through orchestral, chamber and piano music, choral works and songs. Chris Rodwell (Lancashire highamhall.com/chris-rodwell) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190