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Power, Suffering & Drama: The Opera Boris Godunov

"Most of Russian historical operas are quite lightweight. But there's...

Sacred Listening: The Voices and Music of the Gods

What happens when we listen to music that incarnates a divine presence?

Ghostly Sounds

"There's a very particular kind of listening that happens, when...

Carols from King's: Centenary Celebration

In this lecture, Jeremy Summerly reverently and enthusiastically celebrates the centenary of the world’s most famous carol service

The Theatre of Dionysus

This lecture outlines the origins of Greek drama in this historic setting, its architectural development and some of the greatest masterpieces.

What is Greek Theatre?

Prof. Edith Hall breaks down the tragedy from the comedy...

Glinka's A Life for the Tsar

The rousing finale of Mikhail Glinka's patriotic A Life for the Tsar (1836) guaranteed it a place as the traditional season opener in Russian opera houses.

Classical Music, Noisy Listening

In this lecture, we will introduce the idea of musical works as tools for listening, from Mozart to Mahler, from medieval repertoires to minimalism.

The First True Russian Opera?

Can Mikhail Glinka's 'A Life for the Tsar' be considered...

Noisy Listening

Shh! You're in a classical concert - quiet! Prof. Tom...

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