Dialogues in Music: an exploration of the concerto from the time of Bach to the present day.

Course Code: MUSC2601

Start Date: 22/04/2026

Day of the Week:

Wednesday

Session: Afternoon

Delivery method: Centre Only

Length in weeks: 5

Time: 2pm-4pm

Price: £

For over four centuries the concerto has evolved as a composition in which a soloist of group of soloists display their capabilities, and that of their instrument, in a duologue with an orchestra. They give the soloist a chance to dazzle their audience with their virtuosity and explore a wide emotional range.

We shall investigate a broad variety of concertos from Bach to the 21st century and will hope to touch on the concerto repertoire proposed for the Philharmonia’s 2026-7 concert season in Bedford.