Each year the Museum runs a programme of special events in the beautiful surroundings of Broadheath. The programme brings together talks, recitals and entertainment for music lovers as well as for visitors who just want to find out a little more about the life and times in which Elgar lived.
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Download the Elgar Birthplace Museum 2012 Events Leaflet |
Tickets for our events can be booked online; please check back in early 2012 for availability.
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Thur 31st May 10:30am |
Regal Elgar - an Illustrated Talk presented by Dr Donald Hunt, OBE Elgar's association with royalty. An interesting topic at this time of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. Refreshments included. Tickets £6.00. Booking essential. |
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Thur 31st May - Sun 3rd June |
The Royal Jubilee Elgar Festival A four-day festival of Elgar events at a variety of locations including Worcester Cathedral, Pershore Abbey, Croome Court and the Elgar Birthplace Museum. For more information visit www.eso.co.uk |
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Tue 3rd July 10:30am |
Chorus Master - an Illustrated Talk presented by Dr Donald Hunt, OBE Donald Hunt discusses his career with Dr John Harcup, with musical illustrations. Refreshments included. Tickets £6.00. Booking essential. |
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Tue 3rd - Mon 30th July |
David Birtwhistle & John Harris Exhibition Back by popular demand for a ninth year! Local artists David Birtwhistle and John Harris will be exhibiting their paintings in the Carice Elgar Room for the month of July, including the Three Choirs period. Museum admission applies. |
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Fri 17th Aug 7:30pm |
Sounds Arty ... A Multi Media Presentation Music, art and poetry presented by Gabrielle Bullock and Friends with Jenny Hughes at the pianoforte. Auden, Rembrandt, Larkin, Keats, Mozart, Rodin, Uccello, Duffy, Cope, Moussorgsky and a myriad more from the 17th to the 21st centuries. Prepare to be astonished! Tickets £5.00. Interval refreshments available. |
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Tues 4th - Mon 24th Sept |
Elgar's Worcestershire An exhibition of paintings by two well-known local artists, Peter Wale and Ruth Boothby, who have been working in the area for more than twenty years. Museum admission applies. |
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Tue 11th Sept 10:30am |
Not Only Elgar, But... - an Illustrated Talk presented by Dr Donald Hunt, OBE Music of Worcestershire from folk song to the present day. Refreshments included. Tickets £6.00. Booking essential. |
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Tue 9th Oct 10:30am |
The Gallic Muse - an Illustrated Talk presented by Dr Donald Hunt, OBE Significant French music of the 20th century. Are we still suspicious of the artistic outpourings of our nearest neighbours, and, if so, why? Refreshments included. Tickets £6.00. Booking essential. |
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Tue 13th Nov 10:30am |
Edward Elgar - A Medical Enigma - an Illustrated Talk presented by Dr John Harcup, OBE The composer's health and its effect on his personality and music. Refreshments included. Tickets £6.00. Booking essential. |
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Tue 11 Dec 10:30am |
Not Another Messiah! - an Illustrated Talk presented by Dr Donald Hunt, OBE But what do we really know about the background and performing styles of Handel's celebrated oratorio? A suitable subject as the festive season approaches. Refreshments included. Tickets £6.00. Booking essential. |
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