Staff and students are reminded that there is still time to register for the 30th Wellington Lecture, which this year will be a musical performance hosted by Professor David Owen Norris, Professor of Musical Performance here at our University.
Established in 1989, the annual Wellington Lecture explores aspects of the life and times of the first Duke of Wellington, one of the leading military and political figures of the 19th century.
Join Professor Owen Norris, along with a number of special guests at the event on Wednesday 17 October, at 18:00 in the Turner Sims. Teas and coffees will be served from 17:30. You can register your place for free here on Eventbrite.
David Owen Norris playing the Duke’s piano
Wellington’s name attached itself to many pieces of music, including Beethoven’s orchestral piece ‘Wellington’s Victory’ and ‘Lord Wellington’s March’ composed by Princess Charlotte of Wales, the manuscript of which is preserved here in Southampton.
Professor David Owen Norris is a pianist, composer and broadcaster. As well as Professor of Musical Performance, he is a Visiting Professor at the Royal College of Music and at the Royal Northern College of Music. He is also the only composer to have set speeches by the Duke, in his political oratorio Turning Points.
If you have any further questions or queries about this event please contact: [email protected].
