Ethical Matters: The Generation Myth – Why When You’re Born Matters Less Than You Think
Acclaimed social researcher Bobby Duffy argues we need to drop the stereotypes and focus on more rigorous generational analysis – one of our most powerful tools for understanding how individuals and societies change, and something which is even more important in light of the Covid-19 crisis, a truly generation-shaping event. His book, Generations, draws on […]
Ensemble Augelletti CD Launch Concert – The Library of a Prussian Princess
The Library of a Prussian Princess Anna Amalia, Princess of Prussia (1723-1787), was an extraordinary woman who made an enormous contribution to cultural life in 18th Century Berlin. Anna Amalia’s careful curation of 625 scores in an astonishing music library paint the musical portrait of a sophisticated and stylish musician, fascinated with the workings of […]
Thinking On Sunday: How We Became Postmodern
Postmodernism stood for everything modernism rejected: fun, exuberance, irresponsibility. But beneath its glitzy surface, postmodernism had a dirty secret: it was the fig leaf for a rapacious new kind of capitalism. It was the forcing ground of “post truth,” by means of which western values were turned upside down. But where do these ideas come […]
Thinking On Sunday: What do Men Want? Masculinity and Its Discontents
Something is definitely up with men. From millions who follow Jordan Peterson to the #MeToo backlash, from Men’s Rights activists and incels to spiralling suicide rates, it’s easy to see that, while men still rule the world, masculinity is in crisis. How can men and women live together in a world where capitalism and consumerism […]
Becoming What You Are
No one chooses where they come from. Some of us are born with more advantages than others. But in the long run, it’s the choices we make in our lives that determine our success or failure. Sasha Gay Smith, founder and director of the London-based company I AM IN ME, will talk to us about […]
Sex on the Brain
The more we study biology across the animal kingdom, the more we learn what a special evolutionary gift human sexual pleasure is. The fact that it has been deliberately maligned, misunderstood, and stigmatised throughout history should make us feel even more grateful that we live in a time when we can be free to express […]
It’s My Party and I’ll Dry If I Want To
Happy New Year, and 9th birthday to Sunday Assembly! We’ve got a lot to celebrate, but we want to make sure we’re celebrating in a way that is completely by choice, not hindered by social pressure or habit. That’s why we’ve invited Laura Willoughby and Dru Jaeger, the co-founders of Club Soda, to be our […]
Chamber Ensemble of London: Anglo-American Concert
Chamber Ensemble of London directed by Peter Fisher with solos by Peter Cigleris (clarinet) A (mostly) light-hearted concert celebrating transatlantic connections. Clarinettist Peter Cigleris has given masterclasses and university performances in the USA. His recent British concerto recordings have been played on American radio as well as BBC Radio 3 which has also featured the Clive Jenkins items in this programme. Programme: Bernstein | Candide […]
Chamber Ensemble of London: Anglo-Turkish Concert
Chamber Ensemble of London directed by Peter Fisher with Turkish music introduced and conducted by Emre Araci. An exploration of nineteenth century European music from the banks of the Bosphorus and English music for strings spanning three centuries. Dr Araci is a most distinguished Turkish conductor who will introduce items in both Turkish and English. Programme: Purcell | Fairy Queen Suite Farnaby […]