News in Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music

University Brass Band visit Warwick for UniBrass

Uni Brass standing on an outdoor staircase outside Warwick Students Union
Description:
University Music along with the University Music Society are delighted to report another successful trip away for this year’s UniBrass contest.
Date:
17 February 2023

University Music Spring 2023 Highlights

Charley Schofield, principal clarinettist of the Philharmonic Orchestra
Description:
Following a successful programme of concerts in December, University Music are delighted to share some highlights for the upcoming months.
Date:
07 February 2023

The Story behind NikNak’s Sankofa

A stylised image of NikNak in front of a turntable with a red and yellow image behind her, casting a red glow to the image
Description:
We spoke with multi-disciplinary artist and producer NikNak who will be performing their new album Sankofa at BEASTdome this weekend.
Date:
03 February 2023

Hitting a high note: new single out now

Description:
Acclaimed British soprano Mary Bevan releases her first single from her new album Visions illuminées on the Signum Classics label.
Date:
18 January 2023

Birmingham research showcased at France’s leading geography festival

Dr Berny Sèbe presenting a guest lecture at the Cinéma Empire.
Description:
Dr Berny Sèbe’s research into the Sahara Desert was showcased on the 33rd edition of the International Festival of Geography of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges.
Date:
15 December 2022

Dr Ceri Owen helps to celebrate 150 years since the birth of Ralph Vaughan Williams

Vaughan Williams Today, BBC Radio 3
Description:
Pianist and university academic Dr Ceri Owen has taken a prominent role in events marking 150 years since the birth of Vaughan Williams.
Date:
13 December 2022

Making music for the soul, with Jennifer Pike

Violinist Jennifer Pike
Description:
We spoke to renowned violinist Jennifer Pike about a special concert combining Indian and Western classical music traditions
Date:
29 November 2022

University of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra to star in Gospel Revisited

Detail of University of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra playing
Description:
We spoke with Ray Prince, founder of Gospel Revisited Project, about his upcoming concert with our Symphony Orchestra at Birmingham’s Town Hall next month.
Date:
21 November 2022

Autumn highlights for University Music

An orchestra practicing performing in the Bramall Music building
Description:
University Music are delighted to report the continued success of music-making on campus as students look forward to concerts this Autumn.
Date:
04 November 2022

Simon Halsey to lead Anniversary Singing Day

Professor Simon Halsey conducting in the Bramall Music Building
Description:
University Music are delighted to announce a special event which will mark the 10 year anniversary of the MA Music: Choral Conducting programme.
Date:
28 October 2022

Sean Shibe on his upcoming classical-electric guitar Barber Concert

Photo of Sean Shibe
Description:
We talk to innovative classical and electric guitarist Sean Shibe ahead of his evening Barber Concert on 26 October.
Date:
24 October 2022

University offers academic sanctuary for displaced Memory Scholar

One man and three women looking at the camera
Description:
A Ukrainian academic, who escaped the current conflict, is welcomed to the University of Birmingham under a pioneering fellowship scheme.
Date:
19 October 2022
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