Tony Introduces Palmer

Co Presented by the Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

Tony Palmer returns! The world's most gifted, most honoured and most eloquent creator of musical film documentaries once again introduces and discusses one of his finest projects. Anyone who attended his previous appearance at the Conservatory will tell you what a thought-provoking experience a session with Tony Palmer is. You won't want to miss this one!

The filve films presented in this new course include:

The mystery of Chopin, and Valentina Igoshina Plays Chopin. A brilliant double feature, in honour of the the Chopin Bicentennial. First, an Absorbing drama that draws parallels between the Poland of 1845 and 1945, followed by a recital of Chopin';s most beautiful music, exquisitely filed as only tony Palmer can. "After this you will never be able to hear the music of Chopin the same way again" - Los Angeles Times

God Rot Tunbridge Wells: The life of George Frederic Handel

Written by the esteemed playwright, John Osborne, starring Trevor Howard in his final major roled, and with superlative musical direction by Sir Charles Mackerras, this film bring s the great composer and his teeming musical world vibrantly to life. "A riot of colour, sound and laughs. Howard, Osborne, Mackerras and Palmer at their most brilliant" - Daily Telegraph

Evening Course:
Monday September 27, 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm
Monday October 4, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday October 12, 7:00 to 9:00 (Thanksgiving Week)
Monday October 18, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Daytime Course:
Tuesday September 28, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Tuesday October 5, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Tuesday October 12, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Tuesday october 19, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Please note: Class dates and times may be subject to change.

FEE: $75.00, $50.00 for WSO subscribers, and students of the MCMA.

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