Join us for a fortnightly programme of presentations on music, literature, drama, film and visual art subjects on Thursday evenings from September to April.
Guest speakers including artists, musicians, writers, and arts world experts share their knowledge on a wide range of genres.
Meetings are normally held at 7.30pm at the Marple United Reformed Church, Hibbert Lane, Marple, SK6 7NN
Spring 2016February 11th: The Victoria and Albert Museum: An Insider's View What lies behind that grand facade? Anthony Burton reveals what someone who works there can discover. He goes on to consider the exhibits - what the visitors see - and explains their growth
and significance, and the museum's changing ways of presenting them. Finally, he considers some colourful V&A personalities.
February 25th: Hallé’s Other ProjectThe Royal Manchester College of MusicThe name of Charles Hallé is synonymous with the orchestra he established in Manchester in 1858, but the Hallé Orchestra is not his only legacy to the city. Drawing on contemporary letters and documents, Geoff Thomason explores the events leading to the creation of the Royal Manchester College of Music in 1893 – a journey which was by no means without its problems and setbacks.
March 10th: The Redemptive Power of ArtThe best art, whether by Rembrandt, Monet, Matisse or your child or grandchild is about discovering or re-discovering the joy of being alive and of making our world better for all. It is not a placebo or escape - but a necessity.
Presented by Michael Howard with apologies to Carl Sagan.
March 17th: The Lunchbox (2013) ‘Dabba’ (original title)
A mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient lunchbox delivery system connects a young unhappy housewife to an older man approaching retirement. They build a fantasy world together through exchanging notes in the daily lunchbox. This film illustrates how love transforms the unlikeliest of people.
‘One of the best films to come out of India in a long time.’ Quote by film critic Karan Anshuman of the Mumbai Mirror.
April 7th: Ethical choices in Jane Austen's 'Emma'Jane Austen's Emma is celebrating its 200th birthday. It was published in December 1815, with 1816 on the title - page. Dr. W. Hutchings will explore this great novel, with particular attention to its humour, its style and its investigation of ethical choices.
April 14th: Annual General MeetingPlease come along, share your views and ideas to help direct the future development of Marple Exploring The Arts.
April 21st: The Kell Wind Trio The Trio gives concerts that are lively and informative. They always introduce the music that they play, a feature of their concerts that is most popular with their audiences. They include music
of many different styles and genres in their programmes – from music of the Baroque to accessible music from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Followed by wine and nibbles
For more information visit:
www.marple-uk.com/arts