Music of the Sea and Sky: From Vivaldi to Today
<p>Explore music depicting the changing faces of the sea and sky, in concertos, symphonies, oratorios, operas, ballets and songs. Day, night, calm weather, storms, clouds, voyages, boat trips, beaches
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100 Years of Blues Music
<p>“The Blues” is the basis of modern Pop, Rock and Roll and Jazz. This course will chart the development of Black Folk Music from its birth in the late nineteenth century Mississippi Delta through
...Revolution, Reaction and Musical Romanticism
<p>Many of the ways in which we listen to music, behave in concert halls and treat our performers and composers were formed during the Romantic period. This series looks at how influential this period
...Understanding the Concerto
<p>Since the 17th century, the concerto has been one of the most popular genres of classical music, combining the virtuosity of a soloist with the power of an orchestra. This music appreciation day
..."Rock 101": A Day with Garage and Surf Rock
<p>The years between 1960 and 1968 produced an interesting brand of electric rock music. Garage bands began to form all over the USA and Australia producing a wide range of musical sounds from totally
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