Jane Austen | Home and Away
Jane Austen and her contemporaries explored lands near and far through music making at home. This special event, presented and devised by Professor Jeanice Brooks and Dr Mary-Jannet Leith as part of the University of Southampton’s ‘The Global Jane Austen’ conference, features the acclaimed early music group Ensemble Hesperi. Performing on instruments including a 1796 Broadwood grand piano, the ensemble will draw inspiration from the music books owned by the writer and her family for a lively tour of Austen’s musical world. After the concert, experts on 18th-century literature and travel from the University’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities will join us for a discussion with audience participation.
Pre-concert event: From 5pm in the Turner Sims foyer, explore a range of book stalls and Austen attractions, with the opportunity for book signings and the chance to meet Austen experts.
Image of Ensemble Hesperi © Lucy J Toms Photographer
Jeanice Brooks and Mary-Jannet Leith presenters
Ensemble Hesperi
Mary-Jannet Leith recorders
Magdalena Loth-Hill violin
Thomas Allery piano
with Claire Ward soprano
Pre-concert event: From 5pm / Turner Sims foyer
Explore a range of book stalls and Austen attractions, with the opportunity for book signings and the chance to meet Austen experts.
Concert presented by the University of Southampton’s Faculty of Humanities and Departments of English and Music in association with Turner Sims as part of ‘The Global Jane Austen’ conference
Tickets
£20
Students & under 18s £10
