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Musical Themes


Have you always wanted to learn more about classical music? Well, help is now at hand! We've put together a variety of concerts focussing around certain musical themes or artistic movements. Listen to full length works, whilst swotting up by reading our programme notes.

High Classics

While we often talk about classical music to describe all music written by old men in powdered wigs, the term "Classical period" refers specifically to music written between about 1750 and 1830. This week we highlight three typical examples of this period, so have a listen to works by Mozart, Beethoven and Haydn.


Romantic Music
The romantic era of the nineteenth century saw huge, expansive works, often performed by large orchestras playing shimmering and swooping melodies, expressing the full breadth of human emotion

 Latin American Classics
Look south of the American border to explore the fabulous South American classical heritage, featuring pieces by Gomes, Moncayo and Ginastera.

Jubilant Music
Turn your ears to the happier side of life, with three full length pieces of celebrationary music.

 

 Russian Masters
Listen to Russian music from the romantic period and beyond, with pieces from Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and Shostakovich.


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