November 5th	Leonard Bernstein 1918-1990
	From being assistant conductor to Serge Koussevitsky with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in his early 20's, Bernstein, in his next 40 years, went on to conduct all the major orchestras of the world and compose a wide range of music from symphonic and choral to Broadway musicals. E. ANN DAVIES examines some of the work of this prodigiously talented musician and composer.

November 12th	Mendelssohn - "A wonderful genius…. So pleasing and so amiable"
	JOHN THOMAS, in endorsing this quotation by Queen Victoria, plays recordings of Felix Mendelssohn's music and provides verbal snapshots of this popular composer's life and work.

THE TORBAY MUSIC WEEKEND November 14th - 17th, at the Palace Hotel, Torquay Details and a telephone contact number from the Secretary.

November 19th	Sounds like...
	No, not Musical Charades but, like the clue in the popular game; the fact that something "sounds like" can be absolutely no help in solving the mystery. IAN CHEVERTON, Lecturer Cardiff University Centre for Lifelong Learning, provides an evening of things which might sound a little familiar but can surprise when their true identity is revealed.

VIVA BEL CANTO Thursday, November 20th, 2.30pm at St David's Hall, Level 5 Continuing our series on the operas of Bellini, Donizetti and Rossini. This month we feature Donizetti's Don Pasquale. Admission free! Further details from the Secretary (SAE please) or click the link.

November 26th	Donizetti in Vienna - 1842-1845
	The period when this opera king of the day directed two world premieres and was made court composer in the city of two dance "emperors" - Joseph Lanner and Johann Strauss. Presented by RAINER LENK in association with ROWLAND EDWARDS. Sales table tonight. Please bring along those unwanted gifts, recordings and books to help swell the Society's bank balance.