Faculty of Music
University of Oxford
Alumnus Dr Bradley Hoover publishes on Delsarte and Wagner
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Dr Bradley Hoover's (New College, 2018) new book The Aesthetic System of François Delsarte and Richard Wagner has been published by Cambridge University Press. Filled with fascinating figures, it deals with the striking similarities between Wagner's early aesthetic writings and François Delsarte's 'Cours d'esthétique appliquée', a theoretical and practical training course for artists which Delsarte began teaching in Paris in May 1839, shortly before Wagner arrived in the city. Read more on the Cambridge University Press website.
Dr Vai featured in Gramophone discussing the curation of the permanent exhibition Resonant Histories at the Bate Collection
The Head of Collection and Curator has been interviewed by Gramophone about Resonant Histories, the new permanent exhibition at the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments. The exhibition explores the histories and stories behind musical instruments, bringing their cultural significance and musical heritage to life, and offering visitors new perspectives on the collection and the stories its instruments hold.