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The 17th century in the Netherlands, referred to as the Dutch Golden Age, was the time of Rembrandt and Vermeer, of extraordinary riches and incredible progress. There may be no other country in which in the brief span of a hundred years so many paintings were executed. It would be hard to find a museum […] |
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With the expansion of empires and the development of trade, familiarity with Far Eastern arts and crafts took hold in Europe. At first items were imported directly, but soon, to cater to the need for the new, both in China and Japan manufacturers created designs specifically for this trade. European houses soon mastered the arts […] |
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The source of the stuff of dreams, the poppy is a beautiful, fragile flower with immense power. Opium (from the Greek ‘opion’ – poppy juice) is a hypnotic bringer of sleep, delightful lethargy and relief from pain. It is also highly addictive. Greed led to the introduction of this hugely desirable substance first to China, […] |
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The serenity, asymmetry and control of a Japanese garden is a seductive contrast to Western symmetry, form and free growth. Even at the time of Japan’s self-imposed isolation, 1639-1854, information reached the West about trees, plants, flowers and designs through illustrations on imported porcelain, lacquer and screens. Once Japan opened up, travellers and plant-hunters were […] |
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The effects of colonialism have played an intrinsic part in the musical culture of the Caribbean. They are a synthesis of African, European, Indian and indigenous influences. Each island has its own complex rhythm patterns and styles. Find out about the origins of calypso on Saint Kitts, jwé on Saint Lucia and much, much more […] |
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The source of the stuff of dreams, the poppy is a beautiful, fragile flower with immense power. Opium (from the Greek ‘opion’ – poppy juice) is a hypnotic bringer of sleep, delightful lethargy and relief from pain. It is also highly addictive. Greed led to the introduction of this hugely desirable substance first to China, […] |
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From the earliest days of warfare music has been used in battle as a means to communicate orders, help give soldiers courage and to improve the morale of the Armed Forces. This presentation looks at how music worked in warfare and it is still relevant in today’s military. Does it help sustain history, heritage and […]
The effects of colonialism have played an intrinsic part in the musical culture of the Caribbean. They are a synthesis of African, European, Indian and indigenous influences. Each island has its own complex rhythm patterns and styles. Find out about the origins of calypso on Saint Kitts, jwé on Saint Lucia and much, much more […] |
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A fascinating personal account of the preparation of the music for that quintessentially British ceremony, The Queen’s Birthday Parade. Graham will take us behind the scenes, giving us a unique insight into music selection, rehearsals and the big event itself, held every June on London’s Horse Guards Parade. He’ll also ponder the relevance of music […] |
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With the expansion of empires and the development of trade, familiarity with Far Eastern arts and crafts took hold in Europe. At first items were imported directly, but soon, to cater to the need for the new, both in China and Japan manufacturers created designs specifically for this trade. European houses soon mastered the arts […] |
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The source of the stuff of dreams, the poppy is a beautiful, fragile flower with immense power. Opium (from the Greek ‘opion’ – poppy juice) is a hypnotic bringer of sleep, delightful lethargy and relief from pain. It is also highly addictive. Greed led to the introduction of this hugely desirable substance first to China, […] |
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From the earliest days of warfare music has been used in battle as a means to communicate orders, help give soldiers courage and to improve the morale of the Armed Forces. This presentation looks at how music worked in warfare and it is still relevant in today’s military. Does it help sustain history, heritage and […]
The source of the stuff of dreams, the poppy is a beautiful, fragile flower with immense power. Opium (from the Greek ‘opion’ – poppy juice) is a hypnotic bringer of sleep, delightful lethargy and relief from pain. It is also highly addictive. Greed led to the introduction of this hugely desirable substance first to China, […] |
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The source of the stuff of dreams, the poppy is a beautiful, fragile flower with immense power. Opium (from the Greek ‘opion’ – poppy juice) is a hypnotic bringer of sleep, delightful lethargy and relief from pain. It is also highly addictive. Greed led to the introduction of this hugely desirable substance first to China, […] |
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The source of the stuff of dreams, the poppy is a beautiful, fragile flower with immense power. Opium (from the Greek ‘opion’ – poppy juice) is a hypnotic bringer of sleep, delightful lethargy and relief from pain. It is also highly addictive. Greed led to the introduction of this hugely desirable substance first to China, […]
With the expansion of empires and the development of trade, familiarity with Far Eastern arts and crafts took hold in Europe. At first items were imported directly, but soon, to cater to the need for the new, both in China and Japan manufacturers created designs specifically for this trade. European houses soon mastered the arts […]
From the earliest days of warfare music has been used in battle as a means to communicate orders, help give soldiers courage and to improve the morale of the Armed Forces. This presentation looks at how music worked in warfare and it is still relevant in today’s military. Does it help sustain history, heritage and […] |
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The serenity, asymmetry and control of a Japanese garden is a seductive contrast to Western symmetry, form and free growth. Even at the time of Japan’s self-imposed isolation, 1639-1854, information reached the West about trees, plants, flowers and designs through illustrations on imported porcelain, lacquer and screens. Once Japan opened up, travellers and plant-hunters were […] |
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The effects of colonialism have played an intrinsic part in the musical culture of the Caribbean. They are a synthesis of African, European, Indian and indigenous influences. Each island has its own complex rhythm patterns and styles. Find out about the origins of calypso on Saint Kitts, jwé on Saint Lucia and much, much more […]
The effects of colonialism have played an intrinsic part in the musical culture of the Caribbean. They are a synthesis of African, European, Indian and indigenous influences. Each island has its own complex rhythm patterns and styles. Find out about the origins of calypso on Saint Kitts, jwé on Saint Lucia and much, much more […] |
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The effects of colonialism have played an intrinsic part in the musical culture of the Caribbean. They are a synthesis of African, European, Indian and indigenous influences. Each island has its own complex rhythm patterns and styles. Find out about the origins of calypso on Saint Kitts, jwé on Saint Lucia and much, much more […] |
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