Series 14
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SERIES FOURTEEN
For the love of Chamber Music
Chamber music has been described as "the music of friends", where small groups of musicians, professional and amateur, perform together. Professional chamber music requires different skills, both musical and social, from playing solo or in an orchestra.
SERIES FOURTEEN
What It's All About
Chamber music has been described as "the music of friends", where small groups of musicians, professional and amateur, perform together. Professional chamber music requires different skills, both musical and social, from playing solo or in an orchestra.
In Chamber Music there is a unique connection made between fellow musicians and the audience, which is why so many people love playing this music. This series explores the role chamber music has in Classical music and how this has changed over time.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
For The Love of Chamber Music
Chamber Music’s origins
From the Middle Ages until the early Renaissance, instruments were mainly used to accompany singers. This class looks at the origins of Chamber Music and how it changed up until the Baroque Period
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Haydn’s Chamber Music
Joseph Haydn is generally regarded as creating the modern form of Chamber Music with his numerous String Quartets and Piano Trios. It was then Mozart who continued its development in the Classical period.
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Beethoven’s Chamber Music
Beethoven took Chamber Music on a transformative journey-shaping it into something virtuosic, inventive, and extremely expressive.
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Chamber Music in the 19th Century
Instrustrialisation changed the face if Chamber Music making it more accessible for all. This led to a thriving amateur market and professionalisation of Chamber Music performances.
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The importance of Nationalism
In the second half of the Romantic period, Nationalism became increasingly important for composers. This is reflected in their Chamber Music pieces.
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Chamber Music in the 20th Century
Chamber Music follows the path of all music in the 20th century as it is written for in most of the major developments throughout the century.
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Date & Time
All classes are held once a month and last for 1 and a half hours starting with coffee and cake.
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Locations are the Eastern suburbs or North Shore. They are easily accessable by public transport.
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Classes may be conducted elsewhere and can be customised to fit your specific group.
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Classes must be taken as a series of 6. A minimum of 5 people is required to join a class.
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