MUSIC COURSES
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History of Music Halls and the Artists who preformed in them
We will look at how the music hall came about through words music and film Its development from the pubs of the 1830s to the thousands of building around the uk. How it also sprung from a working class entertainment to the sophisticated variety theatres like the Nottingham Empire. Its sad decline and move to the working men’s and social clubs in the 1970s will also be covered. It survives today via its final return to its origins the pub in the 1990s and beyond.
Concerts in Focus
Join us for a thorough journey into the realm of concerts. We will explore pieces of music chosen from concerts coming up at the Royal Concert Hall, listening to recordings, with lively discussions about what we hear. Prepare to uncover the enchantment of live music and the memorable experiences that can only be found at a concert.
Musicals: Strife, Low Life and High Society
A look at history through musicals, including Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, Chicago, Singin' in the Rain, Gypsy, Miss Saigon and others. Also covered will be musicals focused on the history behind industrial issues - there are a surprising number of these! We'll examine political, cultural and social issues that form the basis of the plots and how the historical contexts in which they were written have often affected views of history portrayed in the shows themselves. We will also consider in particular the life and career of Cole Porter, whose background and lifestyle contrasted markedly with those of the mainly Jewish composers and writers behind some of the best-known musicals. With film clips and musical extracts.
