Since 2025 marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Maurice Ravel, it offers a timely opportunity to explore his wonderful music and to put it alongside that of his inspirer Claude Debussy, who was only 13 years his senior.
We will also examine the rich cross currents in the arts of the time and the impact of Symbolist poetry and Impressionist painting on these musicians. There will be a recital including music by both composers on the Saturday evening.
The recital is included in the programme for course participants. Non-resident students who would like to book dinner at the College on Saturday evening prior to the recital, should book this in advance with the Bookings Office. Additional tickets may be purchased for guests via the website at: www.westdean.ac.uk/events
Included
A ticket for the recital on Saturday evening
What students need to bring
- A notebook and pen if you wish
Additional information
Additional tickets for public/guests for the recital are available to purchase online, in advance or on the evening. Please book tickets via www.westdean.ac.uk/events. Tickets cost £15.
Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included)
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential
Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed
Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required
