Classical Music Lectures
23 videos • 3,184 views • by Bristol Beacon These short lectures are designed to encourage our audiences to discover more about the music theory and history surrounding the classical music performed during our Bristol International Classical Music Season. These videos allow you to delve deeper 'Inside The Music' presented by BBC Music Magazine editor, Oliver Condy, and music educator Jonathan James. Each video is accompanied by extended program notes which can be downloaded from our website. Discover about Mozart, Elgar, Sibelius and Grieg, learn about the political idealism in classical music and the historical events of revolutions, wars and personal turmoils inspired the great composers of Classical music to write music magnificent melodies. Gain a greater understanding of the notes, phrases and variations within the music and how this translates to the composers storytelling and emotions embedded in the music. For more information about our Classical Music series and to book tickets, please visit our website: www.colstonhall.org/classical