MUSIC APPRECIATION GROUP

MUSIC APPRECIATION GROUP meetings are open to all u3a members with a love of music. You don't need to be able to read music or play, or have played, an instrument to enjoy what's on offer. All that is needed is to enjoy listening to music. We aim for a level somewhere between Radio 3 and Classic FM.  If you haven't been to any of our meetings before, or you haven't been for a long time, you would be more than welcome to attend.

Arguably one of Robert Schumann's most beautiful and most memorable melodies, his Piano Quartet was composed in 1842 with his wife Clara in mind. This slow third movement is an absolute gem.

One commentator has written "This is one of the magical Schumann moments in which the entire universe seems to hold its breath."

Click on the arrow in the centre of the picture to watch and listen. Remember to put the sound on!

2021

Because of the Coronavirus pandemic restricting u3a activities everywhere, all meetings of the Music Appreciation Group were postponed from February, 2020. Now that lockdown restrictions have been eased we hope to be able to resume our meetings on Friday 17 September, 2021 at 10.15 a.m. with a programme of music to celebrate some significant musical centenaries that occur in 2021. All subsequent meetings will be held on the first Friday of each month from 1st October.

Watch this space for further information.


                                                       Greetings and Best Wishes Everyone


 
Unless otherwise stated, meetings are held in Sandringham Court on the first Friday each month and commence at 10.15am.
           Coffee, tea and biscuits are available before the music presentation begins at 10.30.
 
  Group Leader is Richard Searle
  email:  rhs.clarinet12@btinternet.com
  telephone:  01305 269204    

Timetable

This webpage is maintained by Richard Searle