On the Road with Amadeus
Mozart travelled extensively at intervals throughout his life.
To mark the 250th Anniversary of his birth, Mick Birchall plays examples
of music composed on his journeys, with quotations from his lively correspondence.

17th January

A Night at the Opera
Jean Wallace presents a personal choice,
with romantic and dramatic elements to the fore.

7th February

An Evening with Aram Katchaturian
Michael Cox demonstrates that there is much more to this Georgian composer
than the theme from the Onedin Line and the Sabre Dance.

21st February

Hatched, Matched and Despatched
Eric Bamburger explores the ways in which composers have marked the milestones of life,
particularly in the lives of those set over us.

7th March

The Life & Music of Henry Purcell
Cliff Surch will set the context of this great English composer
illustrated by his own music and that of his contemporaries
This will be the 'Theme Evening' with a buffet of fine English food and beverages.

21st March

Shakespeare and Music
A programme of music inspired by the Bard,
including some settings of his words, presented by Ann Surch.

4th April

Members' Choice
An opportunity for members to play a favourite piece,
or perhaps hear again some highlights from the season's programmes.

16th May

Annual General Meeting

June

Annual Lunch

August

Annual Outing