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6-week course (mornings): Mahler - the Mighty Symphonist

Lifelong Learning: Mahler - the Mighty Symphonist

Friday 11 January 2008, 11:00 - Fri, 15 February 2008, 12:30
The Village Hall, Teffont, Nr Salisbury
Christopher Redwood GTCL LRAM LTCL

As recently as the 1950s the name of Mahler was barely known in this country. Today he is regarded as one of the mightiest of symphonists; his works have been recorded many times, and can be guaranteed to fill a concert hall. What brought about the change, and why does his music appeal so strongly to listeners of all ages, 100 years after it was written? Christopher Redwood aims to explore this question and also to introduce Mahler's music to those not familiar with it.

Dates for this course are: Fridays 11:00am - 12:30pm Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15

Anyone can enrol! Please contact Ruth Hill, Lifelong Learning Administrator, to enrol

  • Course fee: £45.00
  • Accreditation: 6 credits at Level 0
  • Course Code: W07F001OS
  • Key reading and references:
    • Mahler: His Life, Work and World, Kurt Blaukopf (Thames & Hudson; New Ed edition (June 2000)
    • CD "Mahler - The Complete Symphonies" Brilliant Classics (99549)
  • Method of Assessment: Teaching and Learning Questionnaire