MUSIC APPRECIATION

Music Appreciation Group

To accommodate a dance class, the time of all our meetings,  is now 1.45 pm - 3.15 pm (unless indicated below).   The group meets on the third Monday of the month in Room 5, upstairs (there is a lift) in Methodist Church meeting rooms.  Entrance at the rear of the building.   This is an informal friendly group with a wide range of musical tastes.
 

We have some very interesting topics for our next programme - see below.  If you would like further details please contact:
Susan Hopkin Tel  01565 651839 or email: info@knutsfordu3a.co.uk

Monday 21st May
The Colours & Intricacies of the Pipe Organ.
Barri Dodgson, Organist at St John's Church, Knutsford will give a talk and a selection of short recitals
Barri has 42 yrs as organist and the colours still fascinate him.
Do come along to hear if they will fascinate you as well.
Please note this will be in St John's Church, Knutsford.
We will meet at the Church door opposite Marshall's car park 1.45 for 2.00 p.m.

All U3A members are most welcome to come along.  Refreshments organised by Ann Dodgson will be available in the church centre.

Monday 18th June
Songs from the Musicals
Using recordings of popular works, composers and songwriters, also optional Fun Quiz.
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Monday 16 July
'The Viola - Licenced to Thrill!'
Piero Gasparini, trained at the Royal College of Music, has been playing with the Hallé orchestra for 25 years.
He will give us an insight into life as a member of this well-known orchestra.

Thursday 19th July - 6.30 pm pre performance talk. Coach leaves Knutsford bus station at 5.50 pm prompt.
Opera for Novices at Clonter, Swettenham Heath.
If you have never been before, this is a great opportunity for you to enjoy the whole opera experience!
A few tickets still available for this interesting insight into opera.
A full Dress Rehearsal of 'Hansel & Gretel', sung in English.
A pre-performance talk by the director.  To secure a place at pre-performance talk, payment and completion of form is advisable
Tickets £22.50 including comfortable transport.  Please make cheque out to Knutsford & District U3A and send to Sue Hopkin,
39 Valley Way, Knutsford WA16 9AY. Download a booking form from Theatre & Concerts on website.  I will also be available
 to take your booking at  the General Meeting on 10th May.

                                             

 AN ORDINARY DIVA

On Saturday 3rd March 16 of us from Music Appreciation Groupisited Bridgewater Hall to see "An Ordinary Diva" – an afternoon to celebrate the centenary of  Kathleen Ferrier's birth. 

Firstly, a mezzo soprano, Kathryn Rudge accompanied on the piano by James Baillieu, entertained us with a selection of songs which Kathleen Ferrier performed ranging from Mahler to the amusing 'stuttering lovers'.  Kathryn was brilliant – young lady to watch out for. 

This was followed by a BBC4 Award winning documentary, made in 2004, charting the 'Diva's' life and including contributions from those who had known and performed with her.  The producers of the film were present and a lively questions and answer session followed. 

This was a hugely enjoyable afternoon which gave an entertaining insight into the life of this remarkable, yet 'down to earth', singer. 

Susan Hopkin