JEWS IN MUSIC with PHILIP HYMAN

After his very popular previous KLC courses, we are delighted to welcome back Philip Hyman, who will present four fascinating talks illustrated with music. There’s something for everyone – the unknown, the popular, and a fascinating tale from recent history.

UNSUNG HEROES

Whether or not you remember the part Moscheles played in the life of Mendelssohn, his music is certainly worth getting to know. His interesting life took him from being Beethoven’s friend and colleague, via twenty-one years as a major figure in London’s musical life, to succeeding Mendelssohn in Leipzig. And what was a nice Jewish composer doing in Jamaica in the 1930s? Tonight is also your chance to find out all about Arthur Benjamin.

LEONARD BERNSTEIN (1918-1990)

Last year Philip presented an enthralling introduction to Bernstein’s first 25 years. By popular demand, he will present a full survey of Bernstein’s life and work over two KLC evenings. Teacher, composer, pianist and conductor, Bernstein was the most famous American musician of his age; a larger-than-life figure whose legacy includes some of the world’s most famous musicals and treasured symphonic recordings.

MUSIC IN TEREZIN

One of the most fascinating, uplifting, but also disturbing stories in the tragedy of the Holocaust is that of the writers, artists and composers who were gathered together in Theresianstadt. Tonight Philip tells the story of the composers and musicians of Terezin, and plays some of the wonderful music composed and performed there.

Philip Hyman is a member of the Cockfosters and Southgate community. He has been with BBC Radio for more than three decades and has worked as an Announcer on Radio 4, and as a producer/presenter for World Service English-Teaching programmes. Philip has had a life-long passion for classical music and for many years now he has worked as a Scheduler for Radio 3.