Gresham College

Photo of the sign outside the entrance Photo of the sign outside the entrance
Photo by me, no talks on when I was there alas

Gresham College - founded in 1597 - offers free evening lectures on a variety of subjects led by world class experts.

All of their talks are uploaded to their YouTube channel so they can be enjoyed even if you’re not in London.

Talks

Music, Death and Afterlife

The talk looks at how classical music keeps the memory of composers alive, showing how death can inspire fresh meaning through sound and performance.

Free

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Music

Dionysus: Lord of Misrule

A talk looks at how the Greeks viewed Dionysus, the god of wine and chaos, and asks if there’s any sense in his mix of joy, madness and inspiration.

Free

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Religion

Music of the Body

This event looks at how music links with the body, showing how heartbeats, breath and even DNA can shape melodies and change how we feel.

Free

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Music Health