Thinking On Sunday: The Hidden Case of Ewan Forbes and the Unwritten History of the Trans Experience
“…a ghastly mistake. I was carelessly registered as a girl in the first place, but of course, that was forty years ago…the doctors in those days were mistaken, too.” – Sir Ewan Forbes Ewan Forbes was born to a wealthy, landowning family in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in 1912. Assigned female at birth, his true identity was […]
Ethical Matters: Five Frontiers to Revolutionise Public Health
Covid-19 has exposed the limits of a neoliberal public health orthodoxy. But instead of imagining radical change, the left is stuck in a rear-guard action focused on defending the NHS from the wrecking ball of privatisation. Public health expert Christopher Thomas argues that we must emerge from Covid-19 on the offensive – with a bold, […]
Simon Callaghan & Friends
To close our spring 2022 series of concerts, Director of Music Simon Callaghan teams up with Conway Hall favourite, cellist Ashok Klouda and Benjamin Marquise Gilmore, Joint Concertmaster of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Many of you will recall Ben’s exquisite playing when he stood in at short notice to perform with the Linos Piano Trio in February. We can’t wait to welcome this distinguished […]
Northern Chords Ensemble
This compelling trio of international musicians was formed through collaboration at the acclaimed Northern Chords Festival, founded in 2009 by Artistic Director Jonathan Bloxham. It brings together some of the most exciting young musicians from across Europe performing some of the best loved works from the chamber repertoire. The musicians have all been recipients of many prestigious […]
Solem Quartet
Praised for their “cultured tone” (Arts Desk), the Solem Quartet has established itself as one of the most innovative and adventurous quartets of its generation. A 2020 awardee of the Jerwood Arts Live Work Fund, one of 33 artists selected from more than 1200 applicants, the Solem Quartet takes its place amongst some of the UK’s brightest artistic […]
Maggini Quartet
Formed in 1988, the Maggini Quartet is one of the finest British string quartets. Its acclaimed recordings have won international awards including Gramophone Chamber Music Award of the Year, Diapason d’Or of the Year and a Cannes Classical Award, and have twice been nominated for Grammy Awards. Among the most vivid, intelligent, witty and, on occasion, musically risk-taking live […]
Sunday Concerts: Odysseus Piano Trio
The Odysseus Piano Trio has a reputation as one of the most dynamic and distinctive ensemble to emerge in recent years. Formed by well-known and distinguished musicians, they have played at Kings Place, St. David’s Hall and regularly perform throughout the UK. The model for Helen Grime’s 2011 “Three Whistler Miniatures” was musical impressionism, in a […]
Sunday Concerts: Marsyas Trio
From Master to Pupil The Marsyas Trio‘s programme explores the passing of traditions between three generations of composers linked through their musical lineage as pupils and teachers. Hummel taught both Farrenc and Czerny; Czerny in turn became a teacher of Mendelssohn. Each composer represents a different branch within this musical ‘family tree’. Louise Farrenc, notably, occupies […]
Sunday Concerts: Tippett Quartet & Emma Abbate
The Tippett Quartet regularly appear at Kings Place, Purcell Room, Wigmore Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Bridgewater Hall and frequently perform on BBCRadio 3. They have performed at the BBC Proms and toured Europe, Canada and Mexico. Their broad and diverse repertoire highlights the Tippett Quartet’s unique versatility. Their impressive catalogue of recordings have been released […]