Faculty of Music
University of Oxford
Professor Christian Leitmeir at Palestrina500 conference
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Professor Christian Thomas Leitmeir recently delivered a keynote at the quintencentary conference for the 'Papal composer' (modulator pontificus) Giovanni Pierluigi Palestrina (1525-1594), held at the Pontificio Istituto di Musica Sacra in Rome. He joined an illustrious line-up of contributors, including Monsignor Marcos Pavan (Musical Director of the Choir of the Sistine Chapel) and Dr Claudia Montuschi (director of the manuscript department at the Vatican Library) and Prof. Giancarlo Rostirolla (the leading Italian expert on Palestrina, and current director of the Fondazione Palestriniana) . Professor Leitmeir explored the transalpine reception of Palestrina's music during the composer's lifetime.
'Everyday Beethoven' - Professor Laura Tunbridge
Professor Laura Tunbridge repeated her inaugural lecture as Heather Professor of Music at this year's Meeting Minds weekend for alumni. As the 200th anniversary of his death approaches in 2027, Ludwig van Beethoven remains ubiquitous, his music still dominating concerts, films and advertising. In 'Everyday Beethoven', Professor Tunbridge explores the friendships, collaborations and musical relationships that enabled the composer to come to prominence.
A recording of the lecture is now available to watch online.
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.