From Printed Page to Performance - Professor Christopher Hogwood, Dame Emma Kirkby and Jakob Lindberg

A discussion with musical examples, on the importance of musical ‘tradition’ and the idea of ‘authentic’ performance, between Christopher Hogwood, Dame Emma Kirkby and lutenist Jakob Linberg.

The Coalition and the Constitution - Professor Vernon Bogdanor

An objective analysis of the significance of the current coalition government for Britain and of the momentous constitutional reforms which the coalition is proposing.

English Architecture: Coming of Age, 1408-1530 - Professor Simon Thurley

An investigation of the period which saw the perfection of a distinctive English architecture, before it was destroyed by Henry VIII and the Reformation.

To Infinity and Beyond - Professor Ian Morison

An overview of the development of cosmology over the last 100 years, from the Big Bang models to the discovery of Dark Energy.

The Victorians: Empire and Race - Professor Richard Evans

What was the Victorian attitude towards other cultures? Where did it spring from and what did it result in?

Mahler, The Prodigy And Hollywood - Chamber Domaine

A concert proceeded by a talk investigating the influence of Mahler on Korngold and others.

Celebrating the Past: Treasures from the RCM Collection - Dr Ingrid Pearson

A talk on one of the world’s most important historical musical collections, housed at the Royal College of Music, London.