4th October | Cultural Centrum
Warenar, Kerkstraat 75, 2242 HE Wassenaar, The Hague, The Netherlands |
Lecture-recital
Music on the Grand Tour Peter Medhurst looks at 18th century Italian music making – the composers, the performers, the musical forms and styles – and determines exactly what it was that drew the musical British travellers south, time and time again.
8.00 pm Tickets €10 |
6th October | Théâtre Le Ranelagh
5 rue des vignes 75016 Paris |
In the Wake of Handel
Lecture-recital Peter Medhurst explores the works of the French sculptor Roubiliac, the paintings of Hudson and Denner, the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, the novels of Samuel Butler, the Crystal Palace, the chimes of Westminster, as well as compositions by Sullivan and Tippett, to assess the cultural influences Handel had on ‘a nation’, as he once wrote, ‘from whom I have receiv’d so generous a protection’. 2.00 pm |
10th October | Clandon Park
Nr Guildford Surrey |
In the Wake of Handel
Lecture-recital 2.00 pm The National Trust Tickets and information 01252 726840 |
13th October | The Commodore Hotel
Helensburgh Scotland |
In the Wake of Handel
Lecture-recital Peter Medhurst explores the works of the French sculptor Roubiliac, the paintings of Hudson and Denner, the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, the novels of Samuel Butler, the Crystal Palace, the chimes of Westminster, as well as compositions by Sullivan and Tippett, to assess the cultural influences Handel had on ‘a nation’, as he once wrote, ‘from whom I have receiv’d so generous a protection’. 10.30 am Information: Mrs Jane Davies Tel: 01436 84206 |
17th October | St James Concert Hall
Guernsey |
The Art Fund
In the Wake of Handel Lecture-recital Peter Medhurst explores the works of the French sculptor Roubiliac, the paintings of Hudson and Denner, the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, the novels of Samuel Butler, the Crystal Palace, the chimes of Westminster, as well as compositions by Sullivan and Tippett, to assess the cultural influences Handel had on ‘a nation’, as he once wrote, ‘from whom I have receiv’d so generous a protection’. St James Concert Hall 6.30pm for 7pm start Contact +44 (0) 1481 711361 Illustrated lecture by Peter Medhurst, musician and scholar, linking the world of Handel with the visual arts. Welcome drinks served from 6.30 Tickets £16 (£12 Art Fund Members) £5 students |
19th October | Chalfont Fine Arts | In the Wake of Handel
Lecture-recital Peter Medhurst explores the works of the French sculptor Roubiliac, the paintings of Hudson and Denner, the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, the novels of Samuel Butler, the Crystal Palace, the chimes of Westminster, as well as compositions by Sullivan and Tippett, to assess the cultural influences Handel had on ‘a nation’, as he once wrote, ‘from whom I have receiv’d so generous a protection’. 2.00 pm Chalfont Community Centre, Chalfont St Peter, just off the A413. |
20th October | Civic Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon | Lecture-recital
Venice in London: Venetian Influences on English Music and Culture As the powers of Venice declined in the 18th century, many of its artists and musicians looked for work elsewhere and, perhaps inspired by the many young Englishmen on the Grand Tour, they set their sights on London. Musicians such as Galuppi and Alberti were joined by eminent painters such as Canaletto and Pelligrini, as this Venetian influence infiltrated London. 10.45 am & 1.30 pm |
23rd October | St. Stephen’s Church
College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7HN
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Concert in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign
Piano Trios by Schubert, Mendelssohn & Brahms and British Folksong Arrangements by Beethoven performed by the Mallarmé Piano Trio with Peter Medhurst bass-baritone & presenter 7.30 pm Tickets £10 https://petermedhurst.com/articles-2/charity-concert-in-dulwich/ |
25th October | Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon | Study Day
Paintings inspired by Music and Music Inspired by paintings 10 am – 4 pm |
26th October | Isle of Wight DFAS
Memorial Hall, Freshwater |
Study Day
In the Wake of Handel Peter Medhurst explores the works of the French sculptor Roubiliac, the paintings of Hudson and Denner, the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, the novels of Samuel Butler, the Crystal Palace, the chimes of Westminster, as well as compositions by Sullivan and Tippett, to assess the cultural influences Handel had on ‘a nation’, as he once wrote, ‘from whom I have receiv’d so generous a protection’. Tickets: £21 |
27th October | Tower Theatre
NorthRoad, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, CT20 3HL |
Lecture
Paintings inspired by Music and Music Inspired by paintings 2.30 pm
Information: Mr Terry Smith 01303 239530 |
1st November | Bushey Country Club
High Street , Bushey, Herts WD23 1TT |
Study Day
The Music of Art with Peter Medhurst & Robbie Norman After two morning lectures centred on the relationship between art and music, the day moves towards a live concert of violin and harpsichord music and will include the following music: Instrumental Dances, 1649 – Anon, Violin Sonata Op.5, No 6 – Corelli, Gavotte – J.P.E. Rameau, Autumn from ‘Four Seasons’ – A. Vivaldi, Prelude from Partita in E for Solo Violin – J.S. Bach, Sonata in G minor – C.P.E. Bach, Allegro from Sonata in C, K.6 – W.A. Mozart For information and bookings contact: Jeffrey Norman 020 8950 3552 |
3rd November | Beckenham Public Halls
Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent |
Lecture-recital
The Musical World of Gainsborough & Zoffany 10.30 am |
4th – 6th November | Earnley Concourse
Chichester West Sussex PO20 7JL |
Study Weekend
Beethoven: The Five Piano Concertos
After Mozart’s 27 piano concertos, Beethoven’s five piano concertos (1796-1810) are the next major milestone in the development of the form, anticipating and influencing the great piano concertos of the mid to late 19th century. Peter Medhurst discusses and analyses these works, comparing and contrasting the piano writing in the concertos with other key works, including the Choral Fantasia, the Triple Concerto and the Piano Sonatas. Friday to Sunday Email: info@earnley.co.uk or Tel 01243 670392 |
8th November | St Francis’ Church, Salisbury | Lecture
Vermeer – the musical pictures The Dutch paintings of the 17th century, which show musical scenes are among the most evocative and best loved of the period. However, the presence of music in the pictures of Vermeer and his contemporaries goes far beyond mere representation and appears to carry hidden and complex meanings that the viewer must attempt to decode, in order to get to the heart of the picture. Peter Medhurst discusses in great detail Vermeer’s musical scenes and performs a selection of period songs and keyboard music to complement the pictures.
Music includes: Almande prynce ~ Anon, Il ballo del granduca ~ Sweelinck, Allemand ~ Steenwick, Rondo from Abdelazer ~ Purcell, Der Maj – Anon, Heere Keere ~ arr Valerius. 2.00pm Information: Dr Jeremy Ludford 01722 324557 |
8th November | Town Hall
Caerleon, Nr Newport, Wales |
The Caerleon Antiques & Collectors Club
Lecture-recital Merrily on High! – the history of the Christmas carol 7.15 pm Information: Mrs Liz Waite 01633 252393 |
9th November | Dartington Hall
Barn Theatre, Totnes, Devon |
Lecture-recital
In the Wake of Handel 10.30 am Information: Mrs June Anderson 01803 762112 |
10th November | Bucks New University
The Owen Harris Building, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe HP11 2J |
BARTS Lectures
We Three Kings – music, art, poetry & legends inspired by the Magi The Bible gives us very little information about the wise men who came from the East bearing Christ the famous gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. All reference to them is housed in the opening chapter of St Matthew’s Gospel and what information is given is surrounded by ambiguity and approximation. However, by contrast, there is no shortage of music, poetry and art that has been inspired by these men, and this lecture examines the impact of the Three Kings on the culture of later generations. 7 pm – 9 pm Information Mrs Carole Willat: c_willatt@tiscali.co.uk |
14th November | Sedgeford Hall
Sedgeford, Norfolk |
Lecture-recital
The Magic Flute – the story of Mozart’s famous opera Through digital images and live examples sung and played from the piano, Peter Medhurst discusses and illustrates the many complexities and subtleties that lie beneath the surface of one of Mozart’s best loved works. 2.00 pm Information Miss Fiona Anderson 01328 730611 |
16th November | The Hythe Centre
Thorpe Road, Egham Hythe, Egham TW18 3HD |
Lecture-recital
Music on the Grand Tour Peter Medhurst looks at 18th century Italian music making – the composers, the performers, the musical forms and styles – and determines exactly what it was that drew the musical British travellers south, time and time again. 10.30 am Runnymede DFAS Information Maria Wingrove 01344 843252 |
16th November | Fowden Hall
Rothamsted Research Station, West Common, Harpenden, Herts AL5 2JQ |
Lecture-recital
Music on the Grand Tour Peter Medhurst looks at 18th century Italian music making – the composers, the performers, the musical forms and styles – and determines exactly what it was that drew the musical British travellers south, time and time again. 8.15 pm Information Mrs Patricia Lloyd 01727 760161 |
19th November | The Clockhouse
Chapel Lane, Milford, Surrey GU8 5EZ |
NADFAS Area Study Day
Venice in 18th Century London As Venice declined, it produced ever fewer opportunities for high grade lucrative employment and as a result, many of its native artists and musicians looked for work elsewhere. Many, inspired by the constant procession of English men on the Grand Tour, set their sights on the ever expanding English capital. Through digital images, films and live examples sung and played, Peter explores the knock-on effect of the Venetians’ stay in 18th century London and reveals how English culture took on a discernable Venetian quality that was to be detected in its art and music for many years to come. £22 to include refreshments and a light lunch 10.00 am – 3.00 pm (first lecture starts 10.30 a.m.)
Information and application forms: Liz Coult 01483 417269
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22nd November | York Racecourse
Gimcrack Room, York YO23 1EX |
Lecture-recital
The Twelve Days of Christmas For centuries the birth of the Christ has signified the beginning of twelve festive days of celebrations and music making. In this lecture-recital Peter Medhurst explores the wealth of Christmas music, traditions and curious legends that are connected with them.
11.30 am |
22nd November | The Old Barn Hall
Great Bookham, Surrey |
Lecture-recital
Patience: Gilbert & Sullivan’s Aesthetic Opera The evening examines the history, construction, reception and the contemporary satire found in Patience – arguably Gilbert and Sullivan’s most successful work. 7.30 pm Information from Pam Wilson 01372 370215 |
28th November | Hove Town Hall
Norton Road, Hove BN3 4AH |
We Three Kings – music, art, poetry & legends inspired by the Magi
The Bible gives us very little information about the wise men who came from the East bearing Christ the famous gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. All reference to them is housed in the opening chapter of St Matthew’s Gospel and what information is given is surrounded by ambiguity and approximation. However, by contrast, there is no shortage of music, poetry and art that has been inspired by these men, and this lecture examines the impact of the Three Kings on the culture of later generations. 7.45 pm (Due to a Public Sector strike, this event has been brought forward from 30th November) |
1st December | Uxbridge Golf Club
Uxbridge, Middlesex |
Hillingdon DFAS Special Christmas event
Recital 11.00 am
I am the Very Model of a Modern Major General – satire and parody in the operas of Gilbert & Sullivan
Contact: Sylvia Jones 01895 847123 |
1st December | Saffron Walden Golf Club
Essex |
Saffron Walden DFAS
Special Christmas Recital
Looking forward to Christmas With the first Sunday of Advent having already fallen on the previous weekend, Peter Medhurst – singer, pianist, and scholar – presents a lively programme of music and stories that connect with the theme of preparing for Christmas. Music will include The Coventry Carol, The Little Road to Bethlehem by Michael Head, La Volta by William Byrd, and an unusual version of The Twelve Days of Christmas
Enquires: Ursula Bentley nandu@waitrose.com Or Jean Schofield jean.schofield2@btinternet.com |
2nd December | Medina Theatre
Fairlee Road Newport, Isle of Wight P030 2DX |
We Three Kings
Peter Medhurst, renowned musician and scholar presents a musical lecture for Christmas. Music, art, legends and poetry inspired by the Magi told through music, poetry and art. 8.00 pm Tickets on the door |
6th December | Crosfield Hall
Broadwater, Romsey, Hants SO51 8GE |
Lecture
In the Wake of Handel 11.00 am Information: Tony Lowe 01794 368366 |
6th December | Duke Street Baptist Church,
Duke Street, Richmond |
Lecture-recital
The Twelve Days of Christmas For centuries the birth of the Christ has signified the beginning of twelve festive days of celebrations and music making. In this lecture-recital Peter Medhurst explores the wealth of Christmas music, traditions and curious legends that are connected with them. 8.00 pm |
7th December | The Freight House
Bradley Way, Rochford, Essex |
Lecture-recital
The Twelve Days of Christmas For centuries the birth of the Christ has signified the beginning of twelve festive days of celebrations and music making. In this lecture-recital Peter Medhurst explores the wealth of Christmas music, traditions and curious legends that are connected with them.
10.30 am & 2.30 pm Information Jean Holland 01702 479799 |
8th December | The Heritage Centre
Roe Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6UT |
We Three Kings – music, art, poetry & legends inspired by the Magi
The Bible gives us very little information about the wise men who came from the East bearing Christ the famous gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. All reference to them is housed in the opening chapter of St Matthew’s Gospel and what information is given is surrounded by ambiguity and approximation. However, by contrast, there is no shortage of music, poetry and art that has been inspired by these men, and this lecture examines the impact of the Three Kings on the culture of later generations. 2.00 pm Information Mrs Ann Benson 01625 428668 |
11th December | St. Oswald’s Church
Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire |
Sowerby Music
Venice in 18th century London With digital images, film and live examples sung and played at the piano, Peter Medhurst illustrates the knock-on effect of the Venetians’ stay in 18th century London and reveals how English culture took on a discernable Venetian quality that was to be detected in its art and music for many years to come. An afternoon of enlightenment. 3.00 pm Information Graham Merriam on 01845 597058 or 07899 746385 |
13th December | Barnhill Methodist Church
Stamford, PE9 3UD |
Lecture-recital
The History of the English Christmas Carol
10.45 am Information: Mrs Rita Kelly 01780 755853 |
13th December | Great Whelnetham Community Centre
Bury St Edmonds IP30 0UA |
Lecture-recital
The Twelve Days of Christmas For centuries the birth of the Christ has signified the beginning of twelve festive days of celebrations and music making. In this lecture-recital Peter Medhurst explores the wealth of Christmas music, traditions and curious legends that are connected with them. 2.15 pm
Information Mrs Chris Paine 01284 762626 |
14th December | Uckfield Civic Centre
Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1AE |
Lecture-recital
The History of the English Christmas Carol Peter Medhurst traces the progress of the English Christmas carol through seven centuries of continuous development and reveals that behind many of our apparently unassuming seasonal songs lie some fascinating stories. 2.30 pm Information: 01273 812773 |
14th December | Leatherhead Parish Church Hall
Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8AY |
Lecture-recital
The History of the English Christmas Carol Peter Medhurst traces the progress of the English Christmas carol through seven centuries of continuous development and reveals that behind many of our apparently unassuming seasonal songs lie some fascinating stories. 7.45 pm |
20th December | Farnham Maltings
Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7QR |
We Three Kings – music, art, poetry & legends inspired by the Magi
The Bible gives us very little information about the wise men who came from the East bearing Christ the famous gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. All reference to them is housed in the opening chapter of St Matthew’s Gospel and what information is given is surrounded by ambiguity and approximation. However, by contrast, there is no shortage of music, poetry and art that has been inspired by these men, and this lecture examines the impact of the Three Kings on the culture of later generations. 10.30 am |