Events

Each year the Museum runs a programme of special events in the beautiful surroundings of Broadheath. The programme brings together talks, recitals and entertainment for music lovers as well as for visitors who just want to find out a little more about the life and times in which Elgar lived.

Tickets for our events can be booked online securely and quickly through the Elgar Birthplace Museum shop.

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Tue 14

May

2:30pm

Peter Warlock and Elgar 

Dr Donald Hunt's Illustrated Talks

The distinguished South African musician and author of the definitive biography of Warlock, Dr Barry Smith, takes a look at the characters and links common to both composers. An intriguing subject!

Tickets £6.00 per talk or £25.00 for the series of five talks. Refreshments included.

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Thu 16 

May

7:30-9:30pm

Museums at Night 

Twilight opening as part of "Museums at Night". See the Elgar Birthplace Museum as you never have before; explore the garden and try popular Victorian and Edwardian snacks.

Tickets £3.50 including refreshments.

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Fri 31 

May

7:30pm 

Elgar Birthday Concert 

The Elgar Birthday Concert with the Astaria Quartet, one of the most exciting ensembles in the Midlands. A programme of mainly British quartets including Elgar, Bridge and Joubert.

Tickets £10.00 including refreshments

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Tue 11

June

10:30am

A Centenary Appreciation of Benjamin Britten 

Dr Donald Hunt's Illustrated Talks

In the centenary of his birth opinions are still divided with regard to Britten's perceived status as the greatest British composer of the mid-20th century. Is this fair?

Tickets £6.00 per talk or £25.00 for the series of five talks. Refreshments included.

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Fri 5

July

7:30pm

The Karadys Duo, A Summer Night's Music for Viola and Piano 

Programme to include viola arrangements of some Elgar gems.

Tickets £6.00 including refreshments

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Tue 9

July

10:30am

The Music of Gloucestershire

Dr Donald Hunt's Illustrated Talks 

A county that has produced a wealth of significant musicians, including Parry and Vaughan Williams...and many more.

Tickets £6.00 per talk or £25.00 for the series of five talks. Refreshments included.

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Fri 26 July - Thu 29 August

The Birtwhistle and Harris Exhibition  

Back for their tenth year, David Birtwhistle and John Harris will be exhibiting their paintings in the Carice Elgar Room during the summer, including the Three Choirs Festival period.

Museum admission applies

 

Tue 10

September

10:30am

Guiseppe Verdi - The 200th Anniversary of His Birth

Dr Donald Hunt's Illustrated Talks

A look at arguably the greatest opera composer of the 19th century.

Tickets £6.00 per talk or £25.00 for the series of five talks. Refreshments included. 

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Sun 15

September

3:00pm

A Musical Journey, Piano Recital with The Kapsetakis Duo

The award winning international twin duo Marianna and Stephanie Kapsetakis invite us on a musical journey. The gifted 21 year olds will play a unique programme of classical and romantic piano masterpieces.

Tickets £7.50 including refreshments

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Wed 2

October

7:30pm

Edward Elgar, the Malvern Years with Dr Donald Hunt, OBE

A talk in conjunction with Malvern Hills Decorative and Fine Arts Society in aid of The Elgar Birthplace Appeal.

Dr Donald Hunt will explore Elgar's formative years in Malvern - an area he treasured throughout his creative life.

At Colwall Village Hall, Mill Lane, Malvern, Worcs, WR13 6EQ.

Tickets £6.00 including refreshments

 

Fri 11

October

7:30pm

An Edwardian Musical Evening

A family entertainment of music and readings of the sort Elgar would have known. Presented by Dr Donald Hunt and Friends in aid of The Elgar Birthplace Appeal.

Tickets £7.50 including refreshments

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Sun 15 December

2:00-4:30pm

Christmas Craft Workshop

Create a card, a special decoration from materials recycled from Elgar's garden or try the unique craft of tatting. Crafts for all ages!

£2.00 per person

For information about events organised by Elgar's Fun(d) Raisers, in aid of The Elgar Birthplace Appeal, please see our Fun(d) Raisers web pages.