BBC 3 has recently held a week-long celebration of Stravinsky. You may regularly enjoy the channels Composer of the Week.
Now continue that Russian theme with Professor Gerald Seaman, a well-known international authority on Russian music. His career gave him a unique insight into the Russian system of music education, being able to visit music specialist schools (an exceedingly rare experience for Western visitors), to attend the Union of Soviet Composers and meet with many outstanding musicians including Shostakovich
To hear Gerald’s talk, which would normally be held in Henstridge Village Hall, link into the Zoom talk on Tuesday 6th July at 3pm. To do this this or if you would like to share you newly acquired lockdown skills with u3a groups please contact Susan Kidd skiddsbvu3a@gmail.com.