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Music Appreciation Courses

Music Appreciation Courses

Learn to love music from the Baroque to the Modern from Handel to Hendrix. Let WEA take you into the world of music to understand its beauty, rhythms and soul. You will find fun, enlightenment and fulfilment in the joy of music.


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Music and Art for Eastertide: its context from the Renaissance to Romanticism

Music Appreciation Courses
Enjoy inspiring music associated with both the sacred and secular sides of Easter from the Renaissance to the late 19th century and the contexts for which it was created.
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$61.01 Limited inc GST / $55

Music and Art for Eastertide: its context from the Renaissance to Romanticism

<p>Eastertide, one of the major festivals of the year, always gives rise to superb music &amp; art, both sacred &amp; secular throughout Europe. Come &amp; enjoy this varied selection of great

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Demystifying 20th Century Classical Music

Music Appreciation Courses
Curious but confused by 20th-century classical music? This course makes new sounds and styles accessible, exploring composers and ideas shaped by war, politics and social change.
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$175 Limited inc GST / $157

Demystifying 20th Century Classical Music

<p>Twentieth-century classical music often sounds unfamiliar, yet it reflects a period of extraordinary creativity and social change. This course offers an accessible introduction to the music, ideas

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Note: There is a significant gap in the schedule for the classes for this course between 22 April and 15 June.
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Unfinished and Incomplete Musical Masterpieces

Music Appreciation Courses
Savour the delights of some of the most beautiful unfinished and incomplete musical masterpieces from the Renaissance to Fauré.
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$288 Limited inc GST / $259

Unfinished and Incomplete Musical Masterpieces

<p>Savour some of the delights of the most beautiful and interesting unfinished and incomplete musical masterpieces from the Renaissance to Fauré. Learn the reasons why these works were left or have

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A Beginner's Guide to the Concerto

Music Appreciation Courses
What is a concerto and how do you listen to one? Learn its structure, history and expressive power to deepen your enjoyment of orchestral music.
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$154 Limited inc GST / $139

A Beginner's Guide to the Concerto

<p>The concerto is one of classical music’s most engaging forms - a conversation between soloist and orchestra. This course introduces what defines a concerto, how it developed and what to listen for.

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60s & 70s Pop Culture Quiz Night: Music and Movies

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Test your pop-culture knowledge in a lively 1960s–70s quiz night. Music, film and memories combine for a fun, social evening of friendly competition and nostalgia.
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$71.01 Limited inc GST / $64

60s & 70s Pop Culture Quiz Night: Music and Movies

<p>Test your knowledge of the music, films and cultural moments that defined the 1960s and 1970s. This lively quiz night celebrates popular culture through friendly competition, shared memories and

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Buddy Guy at 90: Last of the Blues Legends

One Night Only Courses
Celebrate Buddy Guy at 90. Explore the life, music and influence of one of blues' greatest living legends, and how his sound shaped generations of musicians.
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$71.01 Limited inc GST / $64

Buddy Guy at 90: Last of the Blues Legends

<p>Buddy Guy stands as one of the last living giants of the blues, with a career that helped shape modern rock, soul and popular music. This course explores his life, music and influence, placing his

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A Morning with Liszt

Music Appreciation Courses
Explore the life and music of Franz Liszt beyond the virtuoso fireworks. Discover works that are tender, joyful and profound, and the remarkable story behind this great composer.
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$71.01 Limited inc GST / $64

A Morning with Liszt

<p>Franz Liszt is often remembered for dazzling piano virtuosity, yet his music also ranges from the intimate and lyrical to the spiritual and profound. This course explores Liszt’s life, personality

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Music for Queens and Empresses: from Elizabeth I to Elizabeth II

Music Appreciation Courses
Enjoy some of the inspiring music associated with the queens of England and France, and the Empresses of Austria and Russia - Renaissance to the 20th century.
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Six Seminal Compositions

Music Appreciation Courses
Delve into six pieces that changed the face of music making and look at the impact they made on both composers and audiences.
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