Roy Howat, the Royal Academy of Music’s Keyboard Research Fellow, has been at the forefront of Debussy discoveries for several decades and in several fields. This illustrated recital with Academy students explores recent discoveries, from hitherto unknown works to our clearer view of known works through the corrective influence of the new complete edition, as well as through new biographies and the recent publication of Debussy’s complete correspondence. This event will preface the more intense analysis session on Friday 26th October.
This event is linked to Peter Sheppard Skærved’s performance, online and research project with the world-famous music division at the Library of Congress, Washington. Using a variety of early nineteenth-century bows, both replica and original, he explores what can be learnt from Paganini’s avoidance of Tourte bow technology.
Edward Gardner, Academy alumnus and Music Director of English National Opera, discusses his career to date with Dr Raymond Holden.
Sprechstimme: what is it? Informed by forty-seven years of performing Pierrot Lunaire, Jane Manning reflects on the changing perceptions and attitudes to its unique use of the voice, illustrating her talk with recordings, both historical and contemporary.
This event is part of the Pierrot Lunaire at 100 series. Arnold Schoenberg’s masterpiece, a seminal work of twentieth-century modernism, still retains its power to delight, inspire and provoke. This series of lectures and concerts celebrates the 100th anniversary of its first performance on 16th October 1912.
Taking Pierrot Lunaire as a starting point, soprano Jane Manning talks about writing for voice and the vital relationship between speech and song.
This event is part of the Pierrot Lunaire at 100 series. Arnold Schoenberg’s masterpiece, a seminal work of twentieth-century modernism, still retains its power to delight, inspire and provoke. This series of lectures and concerts celebrates the 100th anniversary of its first performance on 16th October 1912.
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, Visiting Professor of Composition, talks about how Pierrot Lunaire influenced his writing for Fires of London.
This event is part of the Royal Academy of Music's Pierrot Lunaire at 100 series. Arnold Schoenberg’s masterpiece, a seminal work of twentieth-century modernism, still retains its power to delight, inspire and provoke. This series of lectures and concerts celebrates the 100th anniversary of its first performance on 16th October 1912.
With Carl Vine, celebrated Australian composer, pianist and Artistic Director of Musica Viva Australia, who will discuss his acclaimed works for piano including his latest Second Concerto.
Soundbox is a series of events inspired by the Academy’s museum and collections. Presented by Peter Sheppard Skærved, Viotti Lecturer, the events explore the historical and contemporary relationships between performers, composers, instruments and instrument-makers.
Pianist and recent Royal Academy of Music PhD student Elena Vorotko illustrates the developing history of pianism and compositional styles through dialogues with the Museum’s historical keyboard collection. This six-part lecture-recital series explores familiar and lesser-known repertoire from the Renaissance to the present.
‘The Secret Red Book: Paganini on the Road’
Peter Sheppard-Skaevard explores Paganini’s notebook of his European tour of 1828-31.
Soundbox is a series of events inspired by the Academy’s museum and collections. Presented by Peter Sheppard Skærved, Viotti Lecturer, the events explore the historical and contemporary relationships between performers, composers, instruments and instrument-makers.
