Dreams of freedom - The works, ideals and legacy of Impressionism

with Jonathan James

Day Event

Sunday 28th November 2010
10.00am - 4.00pm

Venue: St Monica Trust, Westbury-on-Trym

This day will explore the ideas and musical context for this very French movement, tracing its roots from sounds of the East through to jazz and Western ideologies. Using a wide range of recordings and illustrations from the piano, we will discover the main elements that make up the

sensual, colourful world of the Impressionists and appreciate them against a rich artistic and literary backdrop. Come and delve into the music of Debussy, Ravel, Szymanowski, Bill Evans and many others.