SYMPOSIUM
Study Event
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Jacqueline du Pré Music Building
St Hilda's College,
Oxford
Natasha Loges (Speaker)
Joe Davies ()
Tara Erraught (Mezzo-soprano)
James Atkinson (Baritone)
James Baillieu (Pianist)
Presented in association with the Royal College of Music
Clara (Wieck) Schumann, born 200 years ago this year, was an extraordinary figure: overshadowed in the history books by her husband Robert, but in reality a musical powerhouse in her own right. An inspired composer, brilliant and famous pianist, muse to Brahms and others, and mother of eight children, she led a long, complex and fascinating life.
11am - 12.15pm
Clara Schumann: A Life in Music. Natasha Loges introduces this pioneering musician: her life, music and influences. The talk is illustrated with songs performed by baritone James Atkinson and pianist Brian Hughes, outstanding students of the Royal College of Music.
12.15pm - 1.15pm
A light lunch is available for purchase in advance (£7).
1.15pm - 2.15pm
Lunchtime concert - 11. Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms. Please see Event 11. for more details (concert is included in Study Day tickets).
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Rediscovering Clara Schumann. Natasha Loges is joined by Joe Davies (Oxford University), Laura Hamer (Open University) andJessy McCabe (Oxford University) for a discussion of Clara Wieck-Schumann’s vital position in the history of female musicians.
Please note: Blue Badge parking should be arranged directly with St Hilda's Lodge. Oxford Lieder is unable to allocate onsite spaces.
https://www.oxfordlieder.co.uk/event/1021
