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A celebration of Gilbert and Sullivan`s operettas

Gilbert and Sullivan were giants in the history of musical theatre and are, if anything, even more popular now. Their comic operas are timeless masterpieces, brimming with hilarity, satire and immortal songs. Explore each operetta and discover their unique characteristics. The tutor is a former member of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company.

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Date: 11 Jul 13 - 15 Aug 13
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A history of jazz piano

Trace the development of jazz piano from its origins in New Orleans to later styles that emerged including
boogie woogie, stride, bebop, post-bop, abstraction, and look at key influential pianists.

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Date: 22 Jul 13
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A history of jazz piano: from blues, to boogie woogie, bebop and beyond.

From New Orleans paddle steamers to boogie woogie to Harlem stride, to bebop, to abstraction and beyond,
look at how jazz piano has evolved over the last century and some of the key influential musicians.

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Date: 13 Jul 13
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A promenade around the Proms

The variety of music included in the Proms is legendary and this year’s events provide something for everyone. Looking at specific concerts, themes and composers, we prepare for a bumper season of music-making.

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Date: 1 Jul 13 - 11 Jul 13
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American revolutionaries: minimalism, Broadway and jazz

American culture dominated the post-war perspective. Discover the work of Cage, Glass and Riley, Broadway’s endless roster of hits and the sonic free fall of Miles Davis and John Coltrane.

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Date: 17 Jul 13 - 19 Jul 13
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Britten's Gloriana and Strauss's Capriccio

A coronation opera finds Britten unconventional in his handling of a royal theme, and a debate about the rivalry of words and music is anything but dry in the vintage hands of Richard Strauss.

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Date: 15 Apr 13 - 8 Jul 13
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Exploring classical music

If you enjoy classical music, come and enrich your understanding of its history, composers and varying styles. For people with no specialist knowledge of classical music.

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Date: 18 Sep 12 - 25 Jun 13
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Gilbert and Sullivan: Utopia Limited and The Grand Duke

The subjects were relatively exotic: a middle European Duchy and a (probably) Pacific island under Imperial
rule. If The Mikado, The Gondoliers and Princess Ida succeeded, why should the formula not be successfully
repeated? Look closely at both, see what there was to enjoy and perhaps also discover the reasons for their
relative lack of popularity.

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Date: 25 Jul 13
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Handel`s London

Handel’s house in Brook Street is bursting with artefacts showing his brilliant career as a composer. The Foundling Hospital shows his generosity to poor children in an unkind city. His music made both possible.

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Date: 16 Jul 13 - 24 Jul 13
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Haydn and Mozart in London

Mozart was a child, travelling and absorbing new styles. Haydn was a master gaining recognition for his genius at last. Listen to the music and visit some of the places both composers knew.

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Date: 12 Jul 13 - 20 Jul 13
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