About the School
This vibrant research forum brings together staff, students and guests of international standing to create a live laboratory of exploration and debate. The following events will take place during the Summer term and are open to the public:
Summer 2013
24, 30 & 31 May, 7pm, Music Hall
Words becoming Music: lecture recitals focusing on Schumann & Liszt
This series of lecture recitals will explore the connections between literature and piano music. Laura Roberts will be focusing on Schumann on 24 & 30 May, with Paul Roberts turning to Liszt on 31 May. Performances of the works discussed will be given by senior students.
Admission Free
To book email: research@gsmd.ac.uk
Tuesday 11 June, 11-5pm, Chancellor's Hall Senate House, Malet St, WC1E 6HU
Doctoral Day: Creative thinking about artistic practice through research
The Guildhall School's Doctoral students present a day of performances, talks, round table discussions and workshops addressing the variety, complexities and exciting potential of practice-based research in a Conservatoire.
There will additionally be talks from Dr Kate Romano, Director of Doctoral programmes, on doctoral opportunities for performers at the Guildhall School, and from Dr Julian Philips, Head of Composition, on composition research degrees at the Guildhall School.
Chaired by Dr Biranda Ford, Julian Philips and Dr Kate Romano.
Admission Free
To book email: research@gsmd.ac.uk
Sunday 7-Monday 8 July, 9am, Lecture Recital Room
Conference: Mechanical Musical Instruments and Historical Performance
This two-day conference on Mechanical Musical Instruments and Historical Performance at the Guildhall School will include keynote speaker Peter Holman, Arthur Ord-Hume, performances by Guildhall students and professionals and a visit to the Colt Clavier Collection. Further details can be found at www.earlymusic.info/nema.php
The conference fee is £40, however concessions are available to NEMA members, staff and students of the Guildhall School and for bookings made before the early bird date of 17 May 2013. For further information on the conference, contact Emily Baines at Emily.Baines@stu.gsmd.ac.uk
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