A Guided Music Listening
Workshop – with Hamsa Arnold
Music has the extraordinary ability to evoke and convey messages beyond words. In these guided music listening sessions we explore works that embody the theme of hope. Each work is connected to a story, whether it is about overcoming adversity, looking for comfort and renewal or celebrating life’s beauty. As we reflect on these stories, sing their themes and immerse in deeper listening, we engage with each work on a personal level.
SATURDAY, 4 OCTOBER
3.00 – 4.30 PM
Hope in times of despair
Shostakovich – Symphony N0. 7
Tippett – ‘A child of our time’
SATURDAY, 11 OCTOBER
3.00 – 4.30 PM
Hope in renewal
Dvorak – Symphony N0. 9
Ravel – Daphnis et Chloe ‘Daybreak’
Copeland – Appalachian Spring
SATURDAY, 25 OCTOBER
3.00 – 4.30 PM
Hope for peace, liberation
Mahler – Symphony No. 5
Pärt – Da pacem
Participation:
Open to everyone interested to learn more about classical music. No prior knowledge or musical skills required.
Registration:
Each session is a complete unit in itself. Therefore participation in individual sessions is possible. Please register for the sessions you’d like to attend.
Cost:
This workshop is by Donation towards The Music Estuary concert series.
Location:
The Music Estuary – St Mary’s, 38-42 Norton St. Ballina
Workshop Facilitator:
Hamsa Arnold is an experienced Music Educator and Lecturer in Music Pädagogy. Since arriving in Australia he has regularly performed as an organ soloist and accompanist with various choirs and ensembles in the Northern Rivers and as Director of Syrinx vocal ensemble. He is the Music-Coordinator at St Mary’s Ballina and Founding-Director of The Music Estuary concert series.
