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. Why not join us and become part of one of London's most distinguished and exciting music societies? Meet new people with an interest in the study and appreciation of music. * * * * * * * * *

Meetings last approx 2 hrs from 8.00-10.00pm with a break for refreshments
and are held in
The Dryburgh Hall, Putney Leisure Centre, Dryburgh Road, Putney, London, SW15 1BL
(at the junction with Upper Richmond Road)

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Meetings start at 8:00pm

 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

2008
Sep 15	Lawrence Power, viola. One of the foremost violists of today.
Sep 29	David Syrus, Head of Music, The Royal Opera, in conversation with Vice-President, Piers Burton-Page.	*
Oct 6	Teresa Cahill, internationally famous soprano. "A Musical Pygmalion."	*
Oct 20	Vice-President, John Amis. "Britten and Tippett: two friends, their lives and their music."
Nov 3	Vice President, Piers Lane will interview Margaret Howard, famous as presenter of 'Pick of the Week', about her life as a broadcaster for Radio 3 and Classic FM. Margaret Howard will give an inside view of broadcasting and of famous names she has interviewed over the years.
Nov 17	"Beethoven the Visionary." Our President, David Cairns, explores the great composer's intimations of imortality.
Dec 1	Vice-President, Ian Partridge, together with his sister and accompanist, Jennifer Partridge, talk about their lives and relationship in music
Dec 15	Annual Social Evening with buffet, wine, music quiz and raffle.
	* Only one week between meetings
2009
Jan 5	Sheila Hayman, great, great, great niece of Mendelssohn, talks about her famous ancestor.
Jan 19	"Monday - must be Chicago." The pianist, David Owen Norris, reflects on his musical travels.
Feb 2	English composer, John Rutter. "Confessions of a Composer."
Feb 16	Ray and Nick Carpenter - father and son, who together have held the Principal Clarinettist's Chair in the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra for the past 30 years, speak about their lives and music with Anda Anastasescu.
Mar 2	Dame Janet Ritterman. "Full of life all the time." The Royal College of Music through the eyes of a former Director.
Mar 16	Film Director,Tony Palmer, with a mystery guest.
Mar 30	Mendelssohn. "So much more than a talent to amuse." Vice-President, David Mellor, offers a 200th anniversary assessment.
April 6	"Seeking Haydn." Vice-President, Piers Burton-Page, celebrates the Haydn Bicentenary with a tour in words and music of some of the places in Austria associated with this many-sided composer. *
April 20	Annual General Meeting followed by wine, buffet and raffle.