AN EVENING AT THE OPERA (occasional series)

Course Leader
Vic Say 5472 1841

Outline of Course
We will listen to full operas selected from those being performed in Melbourne in 2010. After hearing the complete work there will be a discussion and then comparisons of highlights from other performances that participants might have brought to the session. Copies of the words sung and the English translation will be provided.

Entry Criterion
People content to listen in silence to a complete work.

Meeting Time
To be confirmed (Fridays at 7.30 pm is possible)

Venue
2 Gainsborough Street, home of Felicity and Vic Say

 

BALLET APPRECIATION

Course Leader
Joe Scoglio 5472 2396

Outline of Course
This year we will look at the development of ballet from Renaissance to C20th.

Entry Criterion
None

Meeting Time
1.30pm -3.00pm each third Wednesday in the month

Venue
30A Parker Street, Castlemaine

 

MUSIC APPRECIATION

Course Leader
Bruce Baud 5472 4574

Outline of Course
We listen to a varied selection of music from mostly the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods selected by the tutor.

Entry Criterion
Love of classical music

Meeting Time
9.30 – 11.30am each first Wednesday in the month (includes a Tea break)

Venue
3 Stewart Street , Castlemaine

 

OPERA

Course Leader
Peter Morris 5470 6593

Outline of Course
An on-going class in which participants enjoy listening to extracts from Opera and be informed by brief explanations of the lives and idiosyncrasies of the composers and the performers. Possible visits to see a live performance.

Entry Criterion
None

Meeting Time
2.00pm each second Monday in the month.

Venue
34 Bowden Street, Castlemaine

 

REQUIEM

Course Leader
Vic Say 5472 1841

Outline of Course
This year we will continue with Requiem but will listen also to other liturgically related choral works. We listen to whole works of 30 to 70 minutes duration. Comparisons are made with other performances of the work if we have them. Copies of words sung and their English translation are provided.

Entry Criterion
None

Meeting Time
1.30pm, first and third Friday

Venue
2 Gainsborough Street, home of Felicity and Vic Say.

 

SINGING TOGETHER

Course Leader
Rae Hawkins 5472 3446

Outline of Course
For people who enjoy singing in a group. The aim is enjoyment, not necessarily to read music. The choice of songs will be those with which everyone can feel happy. Singing will include rounds, unison and part songs.

Entry Criterion
An enjoyment of singing in a group

Meeting Time
3.30 -5.30pm every Tuesday in the month

Venue
Kindergarten Room, Uniting Church, Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine