Classical Music Appreciation Lectures - Verdun Allen Music Foundation
27th February 2021 All day
Fundraising event for the Musicians Union Coronavirus Hardship Fund
Established in February 2016, the Verdun Allen Music Foundation offers short courses on the lives and works of famous composers and periods of musical history.
To celebrate 5 years of the organisation, on Saturday 27th February there will be a special day of online lectures, discussions and short recitals - proceeds of which will go to the Musicians Union Coronavirus Hardship Fund.
10am-12pm. Lecture 1. A Sermon in Music: Bach's Cantata BWV 140 'Wachet auf'
2-4pm. Lecture 2. Exotic sounds in Debussy's String Quartet
7-9pm. Lecture 3. A National Monument: Elgar's Cello Concerto
Please email stevenrobinson1970@msn.com to register for one or more lectures.
For more information on the organisation go to the Verdun Allen Music Foundation website.
To make a donation to the MU (suggested £10 per lecture) https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/verdun-allen-music-foundation