Exploring Verdi’s Requiem
This course is available for enrolment.
Course code: R10C
A music appreciation workshop for classical music novices and enthusiasts alike.
- when
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From 07 Mar 2026
Sat 10:00-16:00 One day- Date
- 07 Mar 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 16:00
- Tutor
- Matthew Heyse-Moore
Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN
- who
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Bristol Adult Learning
0117 903 8844
Description
<p><span style="font-size:16px">A music appreciation workshop for classical music novices and enthusiasts, designed to engage and inspire. Verdi's <strong>Requiem</strong>, composed in memory of poet Alessandro Manzoni, is a renowned setting of the Catholic funeral mass. First performed in 1874, it was acclaimed as a masterpiece and has had a lasting impact on the choral and orchestral repertoire.</span></p>
What can students expect?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">These workshops are designed to make music accessible to everyone, offering an engaging exploration of its cultural and historical roots while deepening participants' intuitive connection to music. Open to both complete beginners and seasoned listeners, the sessions foster a shared love of music and a spirit of mutual learning. Each day includes informative background content, curated musical examples, and lively group discussions.</span></span></p>
Late starters allowed?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Yes.</span></span></p>
Previous experience required?
<p><span style="font-size:16px">No.</span></p>
What is the progression route?
<p><span style="font-size:16px">Suggestions will be made for further listening/ research.</span></p>
Are there any extra costs?
<p><span style="font-size:16px">No.</span></p>
Work set between sessions?
<p><span style="font-size:16px">N/A</span></p>
What should students bring?
<p><span style="font-size:16px">Pen and paper.</span></p>
Teaching method/style?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Includes group discussions, cultural and historical insights, pair activities, and curated music examples.</span></span></p>
Equipment Required
<p><span style="font-size:16px">See list above.</span></p>
Refunds and cancellations
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Course Cancellations by Us</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Cancellations by You</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date: Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Transfers</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• A 10% transfer fee applies.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Illness and Absence</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">How Refunds Are Issued</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Refunds are returned via the original payment method:</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Online Course Access</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer.</span></span></span></p>