Soundbox is a series of events inspired by the Academy’s museum and collections. Presented by Peter Sheppard Skærved, violinist and Viotti Lecturer, the events explore the historical and contemporary relationships between performers, composers, instruments and instrument-makers.
Award-winning pianist and professor of piano at Brandon University in Canada Megumi Masaki gives a lecture-recital, demonstrating how new music and visuals can combine in multimedia performance.
Soundbox is a series of events inspired by the Academy’s museum and collections. Presented by Peter Sheppard Skærved, violinist and Viotti Lecturer, the events explore the historical and contemporary relationships between performers, composers, instruments and instrument-makers.
The Museum presents a new exhibition: ‘Re-thinking the Oboe: Developing an Instrument for the 21st Century’. Tracing the evolution of the oboe from the Baroque era to modern times, it culminates with the recently developed ‘Howarth-Redgate’ oboe. This opening event begins with an introductory talk and performances by Christopher Redgate of works written specifically to showcase the capabilities of the new instrument, by composers Richard Barrett, Sam Hayden and Dorothy Ker. The recital is followed by refreshments and an exhibition view.
Music Director of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Glyndebourne Festival Opera Vladimir Jurowski discusses his career with Dr Raymond Holden.
Opera Prelude performance based opera appreciation classes.
'Mozart's women: his friends, his family and his music' -
Phoebe Haines (mezzo) will be considering Mozart’s most famous operas, especially in the light of the women for whom he wrote the great roles that are among his best loved creations.
Opera Prelude performance based opera appreciation classes.
'The Triumph of German Opera' 8th, 15th and 22nd May
Opera Prelude performance based opera appreciation classes.
'The Buffa Works of Donizetti - the man, the music and the modern day' - Joe Morgan (tenor)
Joe is performing in two of Donizetti's most well loved comic operas: L'Elisir d'Amore and Don Pasquale with the touring company, Pop-up-Opera. He will discuss the element of comedy in Opera and how Donizetti drew on the humorous theatrical traditions of Commedia Dell'Arte, leaving a lasting legacy for modern day touring Companies.
Come and meet the brass section of City of London Sinfonia as our presenter Claire Bloor introduces young listeners to the noisiest and loudest members of the orchestra!
From 11am: pre-concert creative activities
‘Puccini’s Big Three’ Lecture Series with Rosalind Coad (soprano)
6th, 13th and 20th March.
There is little doubt today that of all operatic music, Puccini’s is the most universally known; more people know the famous arias from La Boheme, Madame Butterfly and Turandot than any others, with the single possible exception of those from Carmen – a remarkable achievement considering Puccini’s early artistic struggles. This weekly lecture series will look at each of the “Big Three” in turn.
