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17 September 2010
- 19 September 2010
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| PARIS ~ CITY OF DREAMS
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Ref: M1257 |
| Julian Williamson has been a conductor and lecturer for many years, both in the UK and abroad |
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| From the final decade of the 19th century to the years following WW 1, Paris experienced a period of enormously important development displayed not just in music but in paintings, buildings and experimental expositions. The innovations of Debussy and Ravel would change the face of music and herald new ideas influencing composers the world over. Erik Satie in his own way was a flag-bearer for a quite different style, exciting a whole group of post-war musicians – among them Poulenc, Honegger and Milhaud. We shall look at the amazing variety of musical movements in Paris, tracing the thrilling new ideas from within, and from without. Together they produced an intoxicating cocktail on which the new composers at home and abroad could drink their fill – Stravinsky, Falla, Messiaen and Walton to name but a few. By the end of this slightly unusual course you will realise why this great city was such a magnet to so many great artists, and, through them, contributed so much to the growth of 20th century music. |
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| Residential:
£185.00
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| Non-residential:
£125.00
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24 September 2010
- 26 September 2010
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| ARABIC DANCE
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Ref: M1263 |
| Alex Gledhill is a professional dance teacher and performer |
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| Arabic dance is marvellous for flexibility and can be creative and fun. We will look at the basic moves and learn a simple choreography. You will take home ideas to explore and inspire you. For ladies of all ages – no previous dance experience necessary – just bring a sense of humour and a willingness to ‘have a go’. |
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| Residential:
£185.00
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| Non-residential:
£125.00
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01 October 2010
- 03 October 2010
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| ARGENTINIAN TANGO FOR BEGINNERS AND IMPROVERS
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Ref: M1269 |
| Tanya Marsden and Howard Laing are professional dancers and tutors who trained in Edinburgh and Buenos Aires |
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| Deepen your knowledge and understanding of the beautiful and elegant Argentine tango. Gain more confidence on the dance floor through revision of the basics – walking, turning and los ochos. Add a sprinkling of variations so you can improvise your own tango adding spontaneity and sparkle to your dance. This course will also cover the tango musical styles of the Tango Vals – the romantic waltz beat, and the Tango Milonga – fast-paced and fun. |
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£190.00
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| Non-residential:
£130.00
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08 October 2010
- 10 October 2010
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| PIANO WORKSHOP
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Ref: M1276 |
| John Clegg is an international concert pianist and Steinway recording artist under the Paradisum label |
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| A course for up to ten players and any number of listeners, the performing standard to be Grade 7 or above. Each performer will play a prepared programme of about 25 minutes, after which a discussion will be encouraged with all taking part. The main topics will be style, technical ability and presentation. The two sessions on Sunday morning will be devoted to a recital in which each performer will play his or her best piece – chosen by mutual consent, and performers and visitors are welcome to attend. It should be stressed that this course is strictly competitive. |
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| Residential:
£185.00
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| Non-residential:
£125.00
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17 October 2010
- 22 October 2010
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| BRAHMS ~ A VERY PRIVATE ROMANTIC
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Ref: M1286 |
| Joan Burns is a freelance lecturer and member of the Society of Musicians |
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| Brahms might be thought to have been the perfect recruit to the cause of the so-called Music of the Future. Yet nothing could have been further from the truth. He was the supreme classicist. However, he could not escape his artistic environment. We shall be looking at the Fourth Symphony, the First Piano Concerto, the German Requiem and the Alto Rhapsody, together with some of his songs and the superb Violin Concerto, to get a picture of the magnitude of his achievement. No previous knowledge of music required – just come and revel in this wealth of beauty. |
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| Residential:
£425.00
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| Non-residential:
£265.00
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22 October 2010
- 24 October 2010
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| tHE JOY OF MUSIC ~ CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS
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Ref: M1287 |
| Chris Howes is a pianist, promoter, teacher and occasional broadcaster |
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| 1910 was the end of the brief Edwardian period. Social and musical change was brewing. Operetta – such as The Quaker Girl and Naughty Marietta – still dominated the West End and Broadway musical theatre but ragtime rhythms were everywhere in American cities; significant orchestral works were completed or premiered including Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, Vaughan Williams’ Sea Symphony and Mahler’s 9th Symphony. Famous musical births of that year included the fantastic Belgian gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt and the song-writer of such revered shows as Guys and Dolls, Frank Loesser. There’s endless joy in the musical treasures unearthed in our ‘Centenary Celebrations’. |
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| Residential:
£185.00
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£125.00
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24 October 2010
- 28 October 2010
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| PLAY Jazz
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Ref: M1291 |
| Len Phillips is a professional musician, tutor and Big Band leader |
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| A course designed for amateur players with little or no knowledge of playing jazz. Players should be able to play at least 4 major scales and have moderate reading ability. Students will be carefully introduced to jazz in small groups and should be able to understand and play a simple jazz chorus by the end of the course. Please contact Len Phillips on 01322 521 515 or 0790 403 7647 if you have any queries. |
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| Residential:
£380.00
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| Non-residential:
£245.00
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29 October 2010
- 31 October 2010
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| STRING ORCHESTRA WEEKEND
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Ref: M1293 |
| Louise Latham is a professional violinist and teacher and conducts the Amaretti Chamber Orchestra |
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| During this weekend we will work together as a string orchestra exploring the vast repertoire under the guidance of Louise Latham, a professional violinist and teacher, and course assistant Mary Dainton. There may be an opportunity for a solo part in a Baroque concerto. Other repertoire will be chosen to suit the numbers of students, but will include Grieg’s Holberg Suite. |
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£185.00
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£125.00
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29 October 2010
- 31 October 2010
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| ACOUSTIC GUITAR
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Ref: M1294 |
| David Lewry is a professional player with teaching experience in a variety of styles |
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| A course to help people who have been playing for a while and now feel ‘stuck’. A variety of different topics, including ‘fingerpicking’, advanced strumming techniques, transposing songs and learning some tricks to impress your listener will be included. Students will be encouraged to listen to new styles and players to inspire them onto the next stage. |
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£185.00
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£125.00
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05 November 2010
- 09 November 2010
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| THE HARPSICHORD ~ HISTORY, REPERTOIRE & CONSTRUCTION
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Ref: M1302 |
| Alan Cuckston is a professional concert artist, conductor and lecturer. |
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| This extended weekend course presents the opportunity to hear this early keyboard instrument live in a chronological demonstration of its repertoire from the Middle Ages to the present day. In lectures and recitals, Alan Cuckston will present and discuss harpsichord music by the great masters from England, France, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands – Byrd, Couperin, Bach, Handel, Scarlatti etc. A day will also be given over to a vist to the workshop in Lancaster of the harpsichord maker Robert Deegan. |
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| Residential:
£330.00
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| Non-residential:
£195.00
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