LOOKING FOR A RELAXING WEEKEND?

 

 

These take place from time to time and are designed to focus on one area of a composer’s work. The next weekend will take place at Wortley Hall, South Yorkshire on the weekend of the 24th/25th January, 2009. In honour of the bicentenary of Handel’s death, this weekend will be a tribute to the man and his music.

 

The provisional programme will be as follows: -

 

Saturday 24

th January

 

11am   Meet in the bar OR walk in the grounds

noon    Check-in.

12.30   Lunch

1.30     The life and times of Handel (1)

3.00     Tea/ coffee

3.30     Handel’s operas

5.00     break

5.15     The life and times of Handel (2)

6.15     Break

7.00     Dinner

8.30    The Coronation Anthems – a practical session in which those who wish to sing can sing and those who wish to play instruments can do so. Others are invited to listen as we work on the music.

9.30     Free time

 

Sunday 25

th January

 

8.00     Breakfast + clear rooms

9.30     Handel’s Oratorios

11.00   Tea/ coffee

11.30   Other repertoire and an evaluation of Handel’s musical legacy.

12.30   Break

1.00     Lunch

2.30     Concert at a nearby church

3.30     Depart

 

Wortley Hall is a beautiful 18

th century mansion set in 26 acres of formal gardens and woodland, situated in glorious countryside fairly close to junctions 35a/36 on the M1. Accommodation is offered at a very comfortable standard, with all rooms being en suite. Delegates will enjoy a very comfortable weekend in a fine building, listening to beautiful music and discovering the fascinating story of Handel’s life. All led by the ever popular partnership of Gareth Green and Andrew Padmore, who will keep us on the edge of our seats with their usual combination of knowledge and good humour.

 

You can download a brochure and application form

here

 

Want to find out more about any of the above?

 

Please address all enquiries to Karen at: -

“Music Matters”, 15 Pashley Croft, Wombwell,