classical music evenings

[buddug]

Hello. I'm just testing the water here. What with the rise and rise of the lovely Classic FM, bringing classical music to the unwashed masses, and the way it has caught on, I'm thinking of hosting an hour of an Introduction to Classical Music. It would begin with an entertaining (I hope!) talk about a particular composer, starting maybe with Vivaldi or even right back to early music, going through to Bach and ending up with Britten or even Schoenberg, followed by musical exerpts on my audiophile stereo system (with B&W speakers and Meridian power and pre-amps and CD player).

I have played violin in amateur orchestras, also play the piano and have recently started learning the cello with a lovely East Dulwich cellist at the grand age of 53! So I know my stuff. It would be ?5 per person up to five for the hour, tea, coffee, biscuits or wine included. Would anyone be interested?

[not2late]

You know I might just be interested in coming to one, if it was a little less. I'm not questioning the value of your expertise, or the quality of the refreshments, only thinking along the lines of what a similar course at Morley college would cost, or at least used to cost when I did such things.

[annabel42]

I would be very interested aslong as its on street level or up a few easy stairs.

[TillieTrotter]

Less than a fiver!!

[buddug]

Hi Annabel, it is on street level - no steps. And thanks Tillie!

[Bayamesa]

I'd be interested... would need some notice...

[buddug]

Thanks Bayamesa. Well, I seem to have at least five people interested, so I'm going to set a provisional date for after all the festivities, maybe in second week Jan. I can accommodate six people, and if any more interested would do a second evening in week too. Many thanks for the interest. It really is for beginners who want to take their enjoyment to another level - the lives of the composers are fascinating, as is the development of music through the ages. And the more you learn about the music and the styles can really enhance your listening. I'm looking forward to it!

Do post or PM me if you're interested.

[Coman]

Hello I am interested

[buddug]

Hi Coman. Thanks for your interest. I'll keep you all informed of first date via PM in early January!