3rd July | Harold Study Day 3
Verdi: Requiem Mass Mailing list members only |
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10th July | The Meon Hall
Pound Lane, Meonstoke, Hampshire, SO32 3NP |
The Musical World of Gainsborough and Zoffany
Lecture-recital An insight into the world of Georgian music-making through the pictures of these two great artists 10.45 am |
11th July | Berkhamsted Civic Centre
High Street, Berkhamsted
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Paintings inspired by Music and Music Inspired by paintings
It has long been recognised that the worlds of the visual and aural arts link with extraordinary power when one medium inspires the other. This lecture, which spans over 600 years of the arts, analyses and discusses a range of related works, bringing together the music of Martinu with the frescoes of Piero della Francesca, Botticelli’s Birth of Venus with Respighi’s Trittico botticelliano, Böcklin’s Isle of the Dead with Rachmaninoff’s symphonic poem, and Piet Mondrian’s Broadway Boogie Woogie with the piano playing of Albert Ammons. Lecture-recital 10.30 am Information from Mrs Rosemary Southworth 01442 824868 |
12th July | Bucks New University
The Owen Harris Building, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe HP11 2J |
BARTS
Study Morning Venice in 18th century London: Venetian Influences on English Music and Culture As the powers of Venice declined in the 18th century, many of its artists and musicians looked for work elsewhere and, perhaps inspired by the many young Englishmen on the Grand Tour, they set their sights on London. Musicians such as Galuppi and Alberti were joined by eminent painters such as Canaletto and Pelligrini, as this Venetian influence infiltrated London.
Vermeer – the musical pictures The Dutch paintings of the 17th century, which show musical scenes are among the most evocative and best loved of the period. However, the presence of music in the pictures of Vermeer and his contemporaries goes far beyond mere representation and appears to carry hidden and complex meanings that the viewer must attempt to decode, in order to get to the heart of the picture. Peter Medhurst discusses in great detail Vermeer’s musical scenes and performs a selection of period songs and keyboard music to complement the pictures.
Music includes: Almande prynce ~ Anon, Il ballo del granduca ~ Sweelinck, Allemand ~ Steenwick, Rondo from Abdelazer ~ Purcell, Der Maj – Anon, Heere Keere ~ arr Valerius.
7 pm – 9 pm Information Mrs Carole Willat: c_willatt@tiscali.co.uk |
15th July | Great Comp Festival
Great Comp Comp Lane, Platt, Nr Sevenoaks TN15 8QS |
Special study event
Music in the Great Art Collections of Europe Many of the great – but smaller – European art collections are tucked away in side streets, country houses and provincial towns, known often only to connoisseurs and local communities. With an eye to important paintings, musical instruments and pictures with musical content, Peter Medhurst explores some of these quality galleries, and examines the contents of the Mauritshuis in The Hague, The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, Burghley House, The Dulwich Picture Gallery, the Vleeshuis in Antwerp, and the Ca’ Rezzonico in Venice. The day is illustrated throughout with live music sung and played at the piano. Tickets: Mrs F Pragnell 01732 453 240 |
16th July | The Standerwick Centre
Frome Market, Frome |
Venice in 18th century London: Venetian Influences on English Music and Culture
As the powers of Venice declined in the 18th century, many of its artists and musicians looked for work elsewhere and, perhaps inspired by the many young Englishmen on the Grand Tour, they set their sights on London. Musicians such as Galuppi and Alberti were joined by eminent painters such as Canaletto and Pelligrini, as this Venetian influence infiltrated London. Lecture-recital 2.30 pm Information from R Maynard 10373 471854 |
17th July | Caryford Hall
Ansford Park, Castle Cary, Somerset |
In the Wake of Handel
Lecture-recital Peter Medhurst explores the works of the French sculptor Roubiliac, the paintings of Hudson and Denner, the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, the novels of Samuel Butler, the Crystal Palace, the chimes of Westminster, as well as compositions by Sullivan and Tippett, to assess the cultural influences Handel had on ‘a nation’, as he once wrote, ‘from whom I have receiv’d so generous a protection’. 11.oo am Information: Mrs Y Elwell 01749 674787 |
25th July | St Peter’s Church
Goodwick, Pembrokeshire |
Fishguard International Music Festival
Soft Stillness of The Night
7.30pm Tickets £15 Supported by Stena Line
A programme exploring the wealth of music that has been inspired by the ‘night’. Songs and duets by Downland, Purcell, Schubert, Brahms and Britten with instrumental works by Mozart, Strauss and Elgar.
Peter Medhurst – baritone / piano Philip Salmon – tenor Robbie Norman – violin
http://www.fishguardmusicfestival.co.uk/FIMF_2012/Soft_Stillness.html |
26th July | Methodist Church, Sevenoaks Road, Orpington | The National Trust
Orpington & Chislehurst Centre
Lecture-recital Handel and His Satellites Peter Medhurst discusses and performs music by Handel and his English contemporaries.
8.00 pm
More information from: william.h.p.squires@btinternet.com |
31st July | Harold Study Day 4
Mahler: 1st Symphony ‘The Titan’ Mailing list members only |
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3rd-6th August | Summer School for Singers
A course tailored for solo singers of Grade VIII and above to develop vocal technique and skills in interpretation. Participants will be able to choose repertoire from a set syllabus and then perform it in masterclass situation; there will also be a chance to participate in duets and ensembles. Set music includes Strauss songs, Mozart opera and Britten Songs cycles. Peter Medhurst & Carol Wells with guest tutors Venue TBC For information use the Contact Tab above |
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9th August | All Saints
Sanderstead |
Study Day
Venice in 18th century London: Venetian Influences on English Music and Culture As the powers of Venice declined in the 18th century, many of its artists and musicians looked for work elsewhere and, perhaps inspired by the many young Englishmen on the Grand Tour, they set their sights on London. Musicians such as Galuppi and Alberti were joined by eminent painters such as Canaletto and Pelligrini, as this Venetian influence infiltrated London.
10.00 am – 3.30 pm Information: Anne Bennett 01883 624561 |