Music Appreciation 🎼
Members of our group have an eclectic taste and enjoy listening to a diverse range of music; from Bach to Beethoven, from Strauss to Stravinsky, from Mozart to Mahler...with a little bit of Beatles, ELO and Moody Blues thrown in, we are just as comfortable with Duke Ellington, Gershwin and Scott Joplin.
Each piece is introduced with some stories and background connected to the music or composer ensuring the programme is lively, informative and enjoyable.
One of our most popular items is Pick-and-Mix, where members bring CDs with their own favourite track.
New members are always welcome.
Our group meets each Wednesday morning at 10.30 - 12.00pm in the Moor Allerton Sports and Social Club Bar (except the second Wednesday of the month) to enjoy an hour and a half of music, chat and coffee with chocolate biscuits.
Leader: Margaret Crowe
For more information: E. groups@u3aleeds.com
Autumn Programme 2024
4th September Colin Hetherington Chamber Music
18th September Jean Watson Live
Music thrives when we hear it live. Jean and her accompanists will talk about and perform some of the items from their programme, which they have performed in various locations in Leeds.
[Deferred until 2025 David Ball John Williams, Composer and Conductor]
25th September Margaret Crowe Composers Of The Zodiac (Part 2)
Last year, Margaret gave the group an excellent presentation of music from composers born in the birth signs of Aquarius, Pisces, Aries and Taurus. In Part 2 of her programme, Margaret continues her journey through the astrological year.
2nd October Richard Lindley Dvorak Delights
Richard shares his experience as a member of the Leeds Symphony Orchestra by presenting Dvorak compositions - those he has played and those he would like to play.
16th October Janet Dagwell Your Favourites
Janet still needs some more info re. your favourite music. Please bring a CD along to our group session or let us know your choice, as we may have a CD we can use.
23rd October David Ball The French Connection
Debussy, Gershwin, Saint-Saens, Ravel, Elgar, Rota, Gounod, Lennon/McCartney and von Flotow all have one thing in common - a French connection. Also, music from two TV adverts with a French theme, but what are the products that they are advertising?
30th October Margaret Crowe Composers Of The Zodiac (Part 3)
Earlier, Margaret gave the group a presentation of music from composers born in the birth signs of Gemini Cancer Leo and Virgo. In Part 3, the final part of her programme, Margaret continues her journey through the astrological year.
6th November Michael Lockley Music From Films Not In The English Language
Classical music from films with a difference.
20th November Barbara Marsh Some Of My Favourite Music
Description….as the title suggests.
27th November David Ball In The Sky
A travelogue of musical items inspired by looking into the sky from a range of composers including R. Strauss, Holst, Respighi, Debussy, Beethoven, Wagner, Chopin, Enya, Mike Oldfield and Prokofiev.
4th December Colin Hetherington Christmas Music
Some of Colin’s favourite seasonal music.