Harp Festival: ‘Affekt and Affectation’ – the Harp in Jane Austen’s Musical World

  • 12pm
The Harp in Jane Austen’s Musical World
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About this event:

Category:
Classical Music | Harp Festival
Event type:
Free | In-person
Admission:
Free No tickets required
Location:
Silk Street Lecture Recital Room

Event information

During Jane Austen's lifetime, the harp was experiencing a ‘golden age’. In this fascinating lecture-recital, marking the 250th year since her birth, 
we explore the harp's role in Jane Austen's musical life and in her novels.

Part of the 2025 Guildhall School Harp Festival, two days of exciting events celebrating the instrument. 

The 2025 Guildhall Harp Festival is generously sponsored by Salvi Harps London

Free, no tickets required

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Silk Street Theatre, Music Hall and Lecture Recital Room are located in the main Guildhall School building on Silk Street and for Barbican produced events the venue can also be accessed from the Barbican if you exit via the doors next to Barbican Kitchen on Level G. 

Address:
Silk Street
Barbican
EC2Y 8DT
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