

Gluck and the Paris Opera
Gluck in Paris 1777. It was November 1773 when the German composer Christoph Gluck arrived in Paris. He was a man with a mission and his...
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Mar 26


Janáček and his “Idyll”
New Year greetings from Strings Together! We are looking forward to the start of our new term on 14th January. One of the pieces which...
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Jan 1


Music for the 19th Century Salon
Although public concerts began to grow in number during the 19th century, the custom of holding concerts in private houses for invited...
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Sep 16, 2024


'Les Nations' - Music with Traditional Roots from around the World.
Throughout the centuries, composers have taken inspiration from the traditional music of their home country or heritage, often arranging...
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Mar 28, 2024


Georg Philipp Telemann - a Born Storyteller
In 2024 we look forward to the Olympic games, to be held this time in Paris. As athletes arrive from around the world, they will bring...
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Dec 27, 2023


Joseph Haydn – “The Father of the Symphony”
Haydn as portrayed by John Hoppner in England in 1791 We are looking forward to another enjoyable term of music-making, which starts on...
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Aug 14, 2023