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City Lit is a leading provider of adult education in London and all over the UK. It's the perfect place to learn something new, gain new skills, and build your confidence. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

 

 

 

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  1. Exploring classical music 3
    Course start date:  Thu 15 Jan 2026 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Neil Luck
    Do you want to know more about Western classical music? Explore selected topics and key works in Romantic and modern music on this informative 10-week course. Ideal for people with no specialist knowledge. NB: Break week 19 Feb 2026.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00
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  2. Music history bookclub: Viva Violetta and Verdi
    Course start date:  Fri 17 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Edward Breen
    The music history book club meets towards the end of each term to discuss novels and biographies with musical themes and references relevant to the music history programme.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  3. Exploring classical music: module 3
    Conductor Directing Symphony Orchestra
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Edward Breen
    Do you want to know more about Western classical music? Explore selected topics and key works in Romantic and modern music on this informative 10-week course. Ideal for people with no specialist knowledge. NB: Break week 5 & 26 May 2025.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00
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  4. Exploring classical music: module 1
    Medieval Musical Performance Noble Figures Playing String Instruments Bas relief of 11th Century
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Neil Luck
    Do you want to know more about Western classical music? Explore selected topics and key works in Medieval to (early) Baroque music on this informative 10-week course. Ideal for people with no specialist knowledge. NB: Break week: 20 Feb 2025.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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