The Players' Group
2021 - 2022
THE PIANO DOWN THE DECADES
This season the members of The Oxford Piano Group will be tracing the evolution and development of the piano.
Through the lens of nine different decades*, starting in the 1650s and ending in 2022, the music of each decade will be explored, alongside the historical and cultural contexts.
Through the lens of nine different decades*, starting in the 1650s and ending in 2022, the music of each decade will be explored, alongside the historical and cultural contexts.
*The definition of a decade can be quite broad and encompass any little gems that are found close to the period being studied.
Autumn Series 2021
During the Autumn the group will be tracing the the development of keyboard music through the Baroque and into early Classical style.
During the Autumn the group will be tracing the the development of keyboard music through the Baroque and into early Classical style.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11
Introducing the 2021-22 season
In the first session Sally will guide you through each of the decades and point members in the direction
of possible composers to explore.
This will be an online session via zoom. 10am-12pm
SUNDAY OCTOBER 24 - FULL DAY at JdP
Session 1 - 10am-12.30pm
Time, Dance & Temperament | the 1650s
Session 2 - 1.30pm-4pm
Time, Dance & Temperament | the 1720s
These will be live sessions at the JdP!
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14
Galante Sensitivities | the 1780s
This will be an online session via zoom. 10am - 12.30pm
SATURDAY DECEMBER 11
Christmas Performance Workshop
This will be a live session at the JdP. 10am-12.30pm
An opportunity for players to play whatever pieces they want to share
The meeting will be followed by our Christmas social at a local restaurant
Introducing the 2021-22 season
In the first session Sally will guide you through each of the decades and point members in the direction
of possible composers to explore.
This will be an online session via zoom. 10am-12pm
SUNDAY OCTOBER 24 - FULL DAY at JdP
Session 1 - 10am-12.30pm
Time, Dance & Temperament | the 1650s
Session 2 - 1.30pm-4pm
Time, Dance & Temperament | the 1720s
These will be live sessions at the JdP!
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14
Galante Sensitivities | the 1780s
This will be an online session via zoom. 10am - 12.30pm
SATURDAY DECEMBER 11
Christmas Performance Workshop
This will be a live session at the JdP. 10am-12.30pm
An opportunity for players to play whatever pieces they want to share
The meeting will be followed by our Christmas social at a local restaurant
Spring Series 2022
In the Spring Series the focus moves into the nineteenth century and traces that rapid changes that took place, both musically and in the world
In the Spring Series the focus moves into the nineteenth century and traces that rapid changes that took place, both musically and in the world
SATURDAY JANUARY 22
Beethoven and Beyond | the 1810s
This will be an online session via zoom. 10am-12.30pm
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 12
Love, Life & Song | the 1830s
This will be an online session via zoom. 10am-12.30pm
SATURDAY MARCH 12 - FULL DAY at JdP
Session 1 - 10am-12.30pm
New Sounds, New Worlds | the 1880s
Session 2 - 1.30pm-4pm
Conflicts & Contrasts | the 1910s
These will be live sessions at the JdP
Beethoven and Beyond | the 1810s
This will be an online session via zoom. 10am-12.30pm
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 12
Love, Life & Song | the 1830s
This will be an online session via zoom. 10am-12.30pm
SATURDAY MARCH 12 - FULL DAY at JdP
Session 1 - 10am-12.30pm
New Sounds, New Worlds | the 1880s
Session 2 - 1.30pm-4pm
Conflicts & Contrasts | the 1910s
These will be live sessions at the JdP
Summer Series 2022
In the final series we will trace the development of the piano and music through the 20th Century and into the new Millenium.
In the final series we will trace the development of the piano and music through the 20th Century and into the new Millenium.
SATURDAY APRIL 9
The Swinging 30s | the 1930s
This will be an online session via zoom. 10am-12.30pm
SATURDAY MAY 14
Experimentation & Fusion | the 1970s
This will be a live session at the JdP. 10.00am-12.30pm
SUNDAY JUNE 12 - ALL DAY
Session 1 - 10am-12.30pm
Contemporary Inspiration | the new Millienium
Session 2 - 1.30pm-4pm
Performance Workshop
An opportunity for players to play whatever pieces they want to share
SATURDAY JULY 9
Summer party
venue to be announced
The Swinging 30s | the 1930s
This will be an online session via zoom. 10am-12.30pm
SATURDAY MAY 14
Experimentation & Fusion | the 1970s
This will be a live session at the JdP. 10.00am-12.30pm
SUNDAY JUNE 12 - ALL DAY
Session 1 - 10am-12.30pm
Contemporary Inspiration | the new Millienium
Session 2 - 1.30pm-4pm
Performance Workshop
An opportunity for players to play whatever pieces they want to share
SATURDAY JULY 9
Summer party
venue to be announced
Fees for 2021 - 2022 season
Autumn Series - £124
Spring Series - £124
Summer Series - £124
The Oxford Piano Group, Players' Group is currently full
If you are interested in coming as an observer please email drsallycathcart@gmail.com