IC Keyboards in London: Pictures From The First Adventure

Class Schedule of Concerts, Museum Visits, and Guest Lectures

January 23 Visit collection at the V&A Museum
January 31 Concert at the Handel House
February 4 Concert at the Royal College of Music Museum
February 6 Dr. Lance Whitehead presents lecture "Keyboard Manufacturing in London, 1750-1800" and viewing of the instruments at the Royal College of Music Museum
February 10 Wigmore Hall Concert, Stephan Loges, baritone, Roger Vignoles, piano
February 20 "London Concert Life in the 19th century," with Guest Lecturer Dr. Bradley Strauchen-Scherer, Deputy Keeper of Music Instruments (IC GRAD!!), with a tour of the Horniman Museum
March 12 Sterndale Bennett Day at the RCM
March 13 A performance by Dr. Birr and Professor Brad Bougham featuring works by de Falla, Ives, Somervell and Porter
March 19 Concert at the Royal Festival Hall featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with piano soloist John Lill performing Brahm's second concerto and aslo featuring Strauss' "Til Eulenspiegels..and Tod und Verklarung"
April 2 Visit the Cobbe Museum of Historical Instruments
April 15 Concert at Queen Elizabeth Hall featuring British pianist Imogen Cooper performing Schubert
April 17 Fenton House Visit to view keyboard collection

Wednesday, 23 January 2008

Pictures From The First Adventure

Here are some pictures from our visit to the Victoria & Albert Museum. Among the many instruments showcased were harpsichords, virginals, cabinet organs, guitars, and even a virginal played by Queen Elizabeth. Enjoy!