CLASSICAL ONE TO ONE
Your personal journey into the world of music
Classical One To One guides you into and through the realm of music
via bespoke music-appreciation sessions.
Transform your life by experiencing the passion, drama and beauty
of music by the greatest creative geniuses.
WHAT WE DO...
Classical One To One is Personal Training in ‘How to listen’ and ‘What to listen to’, and much more.
Whether you are a mystified beginner, or seeking to increase your listening-experience, Classical One To One will help develop, nurture and enhance your own special understanding, love and knowledge of music, in a straightforward non-technical way.
Just by listening.
WHO WE ARE...
Classical One To One is a concept created by Philip Hyman, who has loved and been listening to music since childhood. He has spent a lifetime going to concerts and operas, collecting recordings and researching the rich and varied history of music.
Philip has written articles about music for the national press, and has been giving public talks about music since 2005.
In a long and varied career with BBC Radio, including a period as an announcer on Radio 4, Philip spent 30 years working for Radio 3 – the BBC’s specialist music and arts station.
WHAT WE OFFER...
Sessions are tailored to your own musical requirements and cover all aspects of the enjoyment of music:
- What is music and where to begin
- How to listen
- What to listen to & what to listen to next
- Who were the composers
- Different forms of music: orchestral; vocal; instrumental; chamber
- The World of Opera
- Film music
- Historical context and literary connections
All will be explained, you only need to listen.
HOW IT WORKS...
Philip brings the music, You only need to listen.
In One To One sessions Philip will put his knowledge, insight and great passion for music at your service, enabling you to enter and explore the world of music with confidence and joy.
Philip will help your listening skills and experience evolve. He will tell you about the fascinating composers and performers, and as you listen with Philip your comprehension and listening-power will expand. As a result your life will acquire a vibrant new dimension, thanks to the emotional and dramatic power of music.
OTHER SERVICES
WORKING WITH BUSINESSES
Music is known to enhance cognitive abilities and emotional well-being, and aid concentration. Philip provides a one-day workshop on music-listening for small groups of staff, resulting in benefits for all through increased efficiency and personal contentment.
MUSIC TALKS
Philip also gives talks about the general history of music – composers, performers, recordings, etc. to clubs and societies.