Centre for Community Engagement (CCE)

Slava! - Russian Music from Glinka to Shostakovich - further explorations

Tutor: Peter Copley

Code: X9646

The Russian word 'slava' can roughly be translated as 'glory'. From Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857) to Dmitry Shostakovich (1906-1975), Russian music experienced a period of remarkably fertile growth and development. We will continue to examine the work of important Russian composers during this period, tracing the historical and sometimes the political background to their music. This course does not require specialist musical knowledge; just an interest in listening to music and finding out more about its contexts.

Length: 5 sessions

Time: Wednesday, 9.30 - 11.30 am

Dates: 18 and 25 April; 2, 9 and 16 May 2012

Venue: Rottingdean Whiteway Centre

For fees and to enrol please contact Rottingdean Whiteway Centre T. 01273 305292