Hearing Those With Whom We Disagree: Academic Freedom, Listening, and Critical Conversations

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A roundtable marking the publication of Professor Naomi Waltham-Smith's new book, Free Listening, in the Provocations series from University of Nebraska Press with

  • Daniela Dover (Associate Professor of Philosophy at UCLA)
  • Maureen Freely (Professor in the School of Creative Arts at the University of Warwick and former President and Chair of English PEN)
  • James Murray (Legal Director at Doyle Clayton and Visitor at Kellogg College and the Humanities Division)

The roundtable will be followed by Q&A and a drinks reception.

This event is generously made possible by the Humanities Division/Kellogg College Visitor scheme, and with thanks to Merton College.

OSJ Ensemble Launch Concert

Jan Schmolck, violin, and Howard Moody, harpsichord and piano

Villiers Quartet with Alexander McNamee (piano) and Emily Chambers (double bass)

Rebecca Clarke: Poem (Adagio) for String Quartet (1926) Haydn: String Quartet in Bb major, op. 76/iv, “Sunrise” (1797) William Alwyn: String Quartet No. 9, "Romeo & Juliet” (1931) Schubert: Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667, “Trout” (1819)

TYNDALE500 : Let there be Light

Five hundred years ago, one book was smuggled, hunted and burnt. The words contained in this book changed the English language forever. This October, you can experience the drama for yourself.

Ensemble Isis | Andrew Hamilton

Music by the Dublin-born composer, Andrew Hamilton, alongside new works by student composers.

International Piano Series: Yuko Sano

Sunny Mozart, sparkling Scarlatti, Chopin strutting proudly, Schubert’s Theme and Variations, and the excitement of the UK premiere of Jacques Allen’s prize-winning composition.

Strings masterclass with Professor Matthew Jones

An afternoon masterclass with Matthew Jones, Professor of Viola and Head of Chamber Music at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, exploring repertoire, technique and the art of ensemble playing.