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Wednesday 13th May 2026, 2:00 pm

Cornerstone Music Events ›Talk: Adrian Boynton's THE JOY OF MUSIC: THE FRENCH TRADITION in the 19th & 20th Centuries

Talk: THE JOY OF MUSIC: THE FRENCH TRADITION in the 19th & 20th Centuries

One in a series of talks given by Adrian Boynton on developments in classical music, and the great composers, illustrated by recordings played from CD.

We continue our celebration of the French Romantics, beginning with FAURE and SAINT SAENS and leading to masters of the Impressionist School DEBUSSY and RAVEL. Today's session includes outstanding chamber works by Faure and his iconic Requiem, the Organ Symphony and G minor Piano Concerto of Saint Saens, Debussy's symphonic suite La Mer and L'Apres Midi d'un Faune, and Ravel's jazz-infused Piano Concerto in G, the ballet Daphnis and Chloe, and the orchestral tour-de-force Bolero.

2pm start. Admission £6 at the door. Mid afternoon refreshments.

The Oak Tree Centre , Wallinger Drive, Shenley Brook End, MK5 7GZ