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Inaugural lecture: Professor Helen Abbott

Watch a recording of "Baudelaire in Song"

21 December 2017
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In her inaugural lecture on 17 November, Professor Helen Abbott explored the music inspired by 19th century French poet Charles Baudelaire, from household names such as Debussy to variety cabaret artists. She was joined by one of the UK's finest sopranos, Mary Bevan, and pianist Joseph Middleton. 

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