Deep Song of the South: Federico Garcia Lorca

Course Summary

An introduction to the life and work of the ill-fated Andalusian poet, playwright and musician Federico Garcia-Lorca who died a violent death during the early days of the Spanish Civil War.

Lorca’s achievement will be set against the historical heritage and cultural traditions of southern Spain. Examples of his poetry and works for the theatre will be considered, together with the underlying concepts of flamenco, deep song and duende. Special attention will be given to the play ‘Blood Wedding.’

Your guide is Dr Richard Stone, who has has long been intrigued by history and fascinated by human creativity. An extended period of tertiary study produced a Degree in Art History and Music along with Diplomas in Art and Design and in Education, followed by a satisfying 30-year career as a teacher and lecturer in independent schools. Throughout his teaching career, Richard also practised as a painter and photographer and satisfied an urge to travel by developing a program of European study tours. Since the mid-90s, Richard has accompanied more than 20 groups of secondary students and adults to various destinations in search of cultural enlightenment. Richard has been teaching at the CAE since 2016, sharing his enthusiasm for history, literature and the arts through a range of talks.