Astronomy Ancient and Modern

Tutor: Guy Hurst

Introduction to planets and constellations and their history, using a planisphere to navigate the sky; the role of the modern amateur astronomer, from comets to meteors, ‘new stars’ past and present; advice on observing sessions and practical equipment needed.

Halley’s Comet as recorded by the Tutor Guy Hurst

 www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHOyf3eOgbs

The Library Meeting Room
Great Missenden
Saturday
14th November 2009
10.00 am to 4.00 PM
1 meetings
Fee £20.40

The Operas of Leos Janacek

Tutor: Jeremy Neville

Until recently performances of operas by the Moravian composer Leos Janacek were comparatively rare in this country, but today his operas including Kata Kabanova, Jenufa and The Cunning Little Vixen are
crowd-pullers likely to fill theatres wherever they are performed. Find out why in this dayschool, illustrated with many examples both on CD and video.  Those who already love this music will need no further invitation to attend, but anyone who loves the theatre in general will be guaranteed to enjoy the experience. 

Link to

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cyX8J0c0U4&NR=1

The Library Meeting Room
Great Missenden
Saturday
20th March 2010
10:00 am to 4.00 PM
1 meeting
Fee £20.40