Calow Classics.net, 721 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield S7 2BE
Tel (0114)255 3440 contact: Andrew Calow
email:
info@calowclassics.net
"Classical music is such an integral part of European culture that it should be regarded as a thing available to all by right. No longer does it alone occupy central attention in our musical world; many other kinds of music are, quite rightly, up there with it. I pointed out that the masterpieces of classical music are the sound equivalents of the great cathedrals, and I trust nobody is thinking of leaving them to rot..."
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies’s Royal Philharmonic Society Lecture 2005 (Reproduced with permission.)
Articles
The index page for my articles can now be found
Here.
Mainly Baroque
These sessions aimed at string players will be continuing this season at both Sheffield and Nottingham.
More Details This link also has details of the Viola Workshops tutored by
Robin Ireland.
The new CD from Dore Male Voice Choir
News of the CD can be found at
this page
Sleeper
A question for you. Which of the local orchestras has a published author amongst its ranks?
Give up?
The answer is the
Hallam Sinfonia and the author is
Paul Adam. One of his novels,
Sleeper would be of interest to music lovers who like a good thriller. You can find out more
here - including an interesting story of a meeting with the author.
Sheffield Gramophone Society
Download details of the new series
here . Topics covered include Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, Havergal Brian, Purcell, and an obituary for the musicassette.
Resources
I've a small list of
resources which may be of use to people needing a piano tuner, bow repairs or music lessons.
The Vaughan Williams Library
With 2008 being the 50th Anniversary of the death of RVW, this link may be useful:
This can be reached at
http://library.efdss.org/cgi-bin/home.cgi
Please note the address does
not require the usual "www"
Ensemble 360
Ensemble 360 can often be heard performing at the Rising Sun, Nether Green, Sheffield. Check the
Pub's website for details.
A link to my page for the
Abbeydale Picture House
News from the Sheaf Singers.
A qualified
piano teacher is seeking more pupils.
Musings about musical matters - including possibly the first UK mention of a child prodigy from North America.
NEW! News of
music for performance.
