Revolution, Counter-revolution and Confusion: The legacy of the Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution inspired millions a hundred years ago and many joined organisations seeking to spread the ‘proletarian revolution’ to the four corners of the earth. But this revolutionary movement soon stood silently by as the original leaders of the Bolshevik Party confessed to unbelievable crimes and were murdered. A decade later the same people […]
#BackTo60 “One Voice” documentary screening
Women born in the 1950s are being cheated out of their expected pension entitlement. #BackTo60 has 651,000 supporters of 50s women who demand the return of their earned dues which are being kept from them. #50sWomen have ‘done all the right things’ despite having faced lifelong inequities. ‘ONE VOICE’ is an initiative to hold the […]
Coull Quartet & Mark Bebbington
Critically-acclaimed pianist Mark Bebbington performs John Ireland’s Piano Sonata, written just after the First World War, before joining the Coull Quartet to perform piano quintets by Ian Venables and Brahms. This concert is kindly supported by the RVW Trust and John Ireland Trust. Roger Coull (violin) Philip Gallaway (violin) Jonathan Barritt (viola) Nicholas Roberts (cello) […]
Wihan Quartet
The Wihan Quartet from the Czech Republic return to Conway Hall with a programme featuring Haydn, Suk and Franz Xaver Richter, a rarely-heard French composer from the Classical era. Leoš Čepický (violin) Jan Schulmeister (violin) Jakub Čepický (viola) Michal Kaňka (cello) Richter Quartet in C Op. 5/1 Haydn Quartet in C Op. 76/3 ‘Emperor’ Josef […]
Engegard Quartet
The Engegard Quartet joins us all the way from Norway to perform string quartets by Haydn and Bartók, and an all-Scandinavian second half featuring a selection of folk songs. Arvid Engegård (violin) Alex Robson (violin) Juliet Jopling (viola) Jan Clemens Carlsen (cello) Haydn Quartet in D minor Op. 76/2 Bartók Quartet No. 4 Sz. 91 […]
Is the NHS worth defending?
The NHS is a unique and a revered institution. Complete freedom for anyone to access. No upfront or usage charges. All thanks to the taxpayer. However, the quality of NHS healthcare measured in terms of outcomes, waiting times, A&E response times, regional variations, overall experience is decidedly middling. Sometimes we even wallow near the bottom […]
Psychoanalysis and the Russian Revolution: Freud and his followers in Russia Pre- and Post-1917
This talk from David Morgan will explore Sigmund Freud’s numerous connections with Russia; focusing on his influence among Russian analysts and their interactions with the international psychoanalytical movement, as well as assessing the Russian contribution to the development of psychoanalytical theories. it will seek to situate these ideas within the context of social and political ideas during the early […]
Aquinas Piano Trio
One of Britain’s most sought-after chamber groups, the Aquinas Piano Trio make their debut at Conway Hall, performing a trio of Classic and Romantic gems by Mozart, Saint-Saëns and Brahms. Ruth Rogers (violin) Katherine Jenkinson (cello) Martin Cousin (piano) Mozart Trio in B flat K502 Saint-Saëns Trio No. 1 in F Op. 18 Brahms Trio […]
Hiro Takenouchi & Sinfonia Cymru
Japanese pianist Hiro Takenouchi will be joined by members of Sinfonia Cymru in an evening of piano sextets by Sterndale Bennett and Mendelssohn. *PRE-CONCERT RECITAL POSTPONED* Due to unforeseen circumstance, the pre-concert recital by Ashok Klouda has been postponed, and will take place on another date soon. The next pre-concert recital will be on March […]