February 1st - Fritz Kreisler 1875-1962
Fritz Kreisler was one of the
best loved violinists of his time.
ANTHONY TARLTON,
violinist with the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, will explore how one
of the last great violinist/composers influenced generations of fiddle players
with both his playing and his compositions.
February 8th Mozart's Last Year
Mozart's
death in December 1791 was described by H C Robbins Landon as the greatest
tragedy in the history of music.
RAINER LENK reviews that final year which
produced such masterpieces as the Requiem, the operas The Magic Flute and
La Clemenza di Tito, and the clarinet concerto.
February 15th A Gilbert & Sullivan Evening
The collaboration of Gilbert
with Sullivan produced a wealth of wonderful music of its kind which
HEATHER
JAMES explores, recalling her own performances of their operettas.
She will also illustrate the serious side of Sullivan's output.
February 22nd A Celebration of the Vocal Art
New
member
KEN WIDDISON demonstrates the extent to which the human voice has
enriched our musical heritage both in solo performance and in combination
with other voices, with examples from oratorio, opera, operetta and song.
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- Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962)
- Mozart's Last Year
- A Gilbert & Sullivan Evening
- A Celebration of the Vocal Art
- presented by Anthony Tarlton
- presented by Rainer Lenk
- presented by Heather James
- presented by Ken Widdison
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