Solo cello (Anton Lukoszevieze).This is part of the Berwick Music Series 2022; you can find the full programme and buy a Series Pass by clicking here.Concert ProgrammeJoanna Bailie Trains for cello and fixed mediaLinda Catlin Smith RicercarJoseph Dall’Abaco Caprice No. 1Christopher Fox The Principle of DesignJoseph Dall’Abaco Caprice No.4Lithuanian cellist, composer and inter-disciplinary artist Anton … Continue reading "Concert: The Melancholy of Departure"

Solo cello (Anton Lukoszevieze).This is part of the Berwick Music Series 2022; you can find the full programme and buy a Series Pass by clicking here.Concert ProgrammeMichael Worboys: Rag Moments (world premiere)James Weeks: among the mycelia (world premiere)Egidija Medekšaitė: Oscillum for cello and fixed mediaDeparting from the Baroque, this second concert by cellist Anton Lukoszevieze … Continue reading "Concert: Ferns, Masks and Rags – music for an evening"

An extraordinary woman talks about her extraordinary familyThis event is jointly organised by the Berwick Music Series and the Berwick Literary Festival.Seven brothers and sisters. All of them classically trained musicians. One was Young Musician of the Year and performed for the royal family. The eldest has released her first album, showcasing the works of … Continue reading "Interview: Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason"

An introduction to cultural life in Britain between the Wars: cinema, literature, fine arts, architecture, music and society.This is a course of ten lectures by Prof Maria Chester on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 pm.The period between the First and Second World Wars was one of rich and varied creativity in Britain. Throughout the interwar … Continue reading "British Art between the Wars"

Solo viola (Fiona Winning).This is part of the Berwick Music Series 2022; you can find the full programme and buy a Series Pass by clicking here.Concert ProgrammeJS Bach Suite No. 3 in C major (Adapted for viola), BWV 1009 György Ligeti Viola Sonata (Movements interleaved)Luke Styles new piece (world premiere)Scottish violist Fiona Winning was until … Continue reading "Concert: Baroque Intersections"

A chance to try your hand at chanting.......This is part of the Berwick Music Series 2022; you can find the full programme and buy a Series Pass by clicking here.This Community Chant event, in association with the Radio Rooms, offers everyone the opportunity to get involved in chanting, an activity with proven health benefits, and … Continue reading "Community Concert: Chant"

A chance to experience one of the seminal events of modern music and to see what the kids have been up to in Strings 'n' ThingsImage credit: Dave NoonanThis is part of the Berwick Music Series 2022; you can find the full programme and buy a Series Pass by clicking here.Alvin Lucier’s Music on a … Continue reading "Music on a Long Thin Wire"

A short course in practical and theoretical astronomy focussing on different stars, constellations and astronomical themes each week.A course of five lectures in astronomy by Dr. Adrian Jannetta, on Saturdays from 11 am to 12 noon via Zoom. Due to unforseen circumstances we have had to cancel the class on 5th November, and so have … Continue reading "Introduction to Autumn Astronomy"

The Silk Road: Myth and Reality. This is a series of three talks by Dr. June Neilson on Mondays from 10 am to 12 noon. They will explore the complicated geography and history of the Silk Road, to encompass trade carried east to west and west to east, as well as the spread of ideas, … Continue reading "The Silk Road"

An opportunity to see a demonstration of the techniques used in Botanical Art and a chance to try some of them for yourself.This standalone workshop will be led by Rachel Sutherland SSBA. To find out more about Rachel please visit her website http://www.rachelsutherlandpaintings.comThe workshop begins with a 30 minute tour of the exhibition of works … Continue reading "Introduction to Botanical Art"

The opportunity to create your own botanical painting using traditional techniques in watercolour.This standalone workshop will be led by Rachel Sutherland SSBA. To find out more about Rachel please visit her website http://www.rachelsutherlandpaintings.comThe workshop begins with a 30 minute tour of the exhibition of works by the 19th Century botanist Margaret Rebecca Dickinson upstairs in … Continue reading "Introduction to Botanical Art: create your own watercolour"

New developments in microbiome research offer insights into non-communicable disease.This is an in-person two hour lecture by Dr . Dave Smith.Although probiotic science itself has been distorted by the search for profitability, a wider analysis of non-communicable disease has promoted a deeper understanding and, indeed, some hope of improvement, at least for future generations. The … Continue reading "Probiotics: Bugs for the Bottom Line?"