WHAT IS PUTNEY MUSIC?

Putney Music is a society of music lovers who meet fortnightly from September to April to hear some of the world's most celebrated musicians talk about their lives and work. Our guest speakers come from all fields of music - the concert hall, recital platform, opera, ballet, television and film; and also include producers, broadcasters, critics and writers.

Putney Music was founded in 1950 by the critic and writer, Ralph Hill. It began as a Gramophone Society which has grown and developed over the years to become a much admired forum where members and visitors can meet internationally renowned musicians in an informal setting.

Putney Music enjoys a membership of over two hundred members, some of whom have a considerable knowledge of music while others have very little, but we all share a great love of music. Each meeting is a unique and enjoyable occasion. In the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, our meetings are invariably equally enjoyable for our guest speakers.

Putney Music extends a welcome to everyone. For young people, especially those studying music, our meetings provide a rare opportunity to learn from great musicians how they approach their work, triggering ideas and inspirations that could last a lifetime. For the older person, it offers a unique experience of meeting and learning from the private person behind the public image.

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Meetings are held in The Dryburgh Hall, Putney Leisure Centre, Dryburgh Road,
at the junction with Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London, SW15 1BL.

 Temporary membership for any one meeting is available for
prospective members and visitors who are always welcome

Further Information about the Society may be obtained from the General Secretary:

Mrs Barbara Bunn
12 Pentlow Street, Putney
London SW15 1LX

or by E-mail


2007

Sep 17

“2007 The Year of Elgar.”
Author and Biographer,
Michael Kennedy
,
in conversation with Vice-President, David Mellor.

Oct 1

“Mining the Archives!!”
Soprano,
Elizabeth Gale
,
talking to Vice-President, Ian Partridge. *

Oct 15

“Music – a constant thread in my Life.”
Vernon Ellis
, Chairman of the English National Opera. *

Oct 29

Vice-President, John Amis, on
“Bernard Hermann, Igor Stravinsky,
Malcolm Arnold and Gerard Hoffnung”. *

Nov 5

Vice-President, Piers Burton-Page,
spends an evening in the company of
Norman Lebrecht
,
music critic for the Evening Standard.

Nov 19

Vice-President, Piers Lane,
in conversation with record producer
Andrew Keener
.

Dec 3

“Belay there and give them a shot.”
Tenor,
Adrian Thompson
,
interviewed by Vice-President, Ian Partridge.

Dec 17

Annual Social Evening with buffet,
wine, music quiz and raffle.

*These programmes form part of the Wandsworth Arts Festival 2007

2008

Jan 7

“Looking after a Legacy.”
Lady MacMillan
, talking to broadcaster, Natalie Wheen,
   about her late husband, choreographer Sir Kenneth MacMillan,      

Jan 21

“Music and Film”.
A talk by composer,
Patrick Doyle
.

Feb 4

James Bowman
internationally renowned counter tenor
interviewed by
Dr. Robert Philip.

Feb 18

Dr. Jill White.
“My Life in Music, from opera singer to
Director of Music
National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain,
via senior BBC Radio 3 Music Production.”

Mar 3

Christopher Nourse
Director of Youth Dance England and
Administrator of the National Dance Awards

whose varied career includes

Director of Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet/Birmingham Royal Ballet, Executive Director of Rambert Ballet , and Managing Director of English National Ballet

Mar 17

“A History of the Brass Band”
by
Malcolm Simpson MBE
,
including his involvement with Brass Bands
as a player and conductor.

Mar 31

Vice-President, David Mellor,
talking about Vaughan Williams.

April 14

President, David Cairns,
on “Humour in Music: from Haydn to Spike Jones”.

April 28

Annual General Meeting
followed by wine, buffet and raffle.

 

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