

Concerts in Focus

Concerts in Focus
Mondays 10.15-12.15pm
Starts 12th January
16th February is a Holiday
(Mike Wheeler)
10 week course £90.00
Join Mike Wheeler for a guided journey through the world of live music. From the origins of public concerts to today’s cutting-edge productions, this course examines how performances are planned, presented and experienced — and why nothing matches the electricity of music played in the moment.
We’ll explore:
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A brief history of live performance — venues, audiences and rituals
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How programmes are built, from solo recitals to symphony concerts
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The people behind the scenes: conductors, agents, fixers, technicians
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Acoustics, staging, lighting and the art of listening
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New trends in concert presentation and digital streaming
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What makes a performance memorable — and how to get more from every concert you attend
Whether you’re a seasoned concert-goer or just discovering live music, you’ll come away with sharper ears and a deeper appreciation of the magic that happens when musicians and audiences meet.
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