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Wednesday 13th May 2026, 2:00 pm
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
Wednesday 27th May, 2.30pm
EXPLORING MUSIC: THE GREAT AMERICAN TRADITION
A Talk, illustrated with fine CD recordings by Adrian Boynton
Our exploration of the American tradition resumes with two great figures of the mid 19th Century - pioneering song-writer STEPHEN FOSTER and virtuoso pianist LOUIS GOTTSCHALK. Attention then turns to the outstanding symphonists of the so-called 'Boston Six". We hear the brilliant Symphony No 2 of GEORGE CHADWICK and Symphony No. 1 of JOHN KNOWLES PAINE, once described as 'the best Beethoven symphony that Beethoven didn't write himself'. There's a wonderful treasure-trove of music to enjoy this afternoon.
Do join us - admission £5 at the door. 2 30pm start, mid afternoon refreshments, finish at 5pm.
11, Burewelle, Two Mile Ash, MK8 8LS
Sunday 31st May, 6pm
A CHORAL CELEBRATION OF PENTECOST AND THE HOLY TRINITY
The Choir of the City Church
Directed by Adrian Boynton
Join us for a wonderful service celebrating Pentecost, one of the great seasons of the Christian year. Enjoy music by Tallis, Gibbons, Weelkes, Tchaikovsky, Mathias and Boynton, inspirational readings and uplifting seasonal hymns. The service is led by Revd Tim Norwood, who offers a short Reflection.
Do join us in Church if you can. Retiring collection.
The City Church of Christ the Cornerstone, MK9 2ES