This year's Lady Oliver Lecture is a musical evening given in honour of our first president, Lady Oliver. "The Age of Jazz in the 20th Century" is presented by Sandy Burnett, one of the UK's most versatile music commentators, enjoying a career that combines broadcasting, performing and lecturing. After studying at St Catharine's College, Cambridge and working as music director for the RSC, National Theatre and in London's West End, Sandy Burnett spent a decade as one of the core team of presenters on BBC Radio 3. Combining engaging scholarship with hands-on expertise, he devises and leads cultural holidays all over the world. He is author of The Idler Guide to Classical Music. He is a highly sought after double bassist on the London jazz scene, and was appointed the Academy of Ancient Music's Hogwood Fellow for the 2018-19 season.
Pre-lecture reception 6.45 for 8.00pm.
Tickets £20.00 in advance only, available at the May 12th and June 9th meetings at 2.00pm (non-refundable). Guests very welcome: Please pre-book by ringing 01273 494945 for a SMS payment link to your mobile phone for you to enter securely your card details. Please present your receipt for entry to the event.
