Tag Archives: William Alwyn Archive

Waiting for Miss Julie

Posted on 4 October 2019 by mj263

William Alwyn’s opera Miss Julie, received its London concert premiere at the Barbican on Thursday 3rd October 2019. It was one of Alwyn’s favourite works, but had a long and difficult history. Its concert staging was of particular interest for those … Continue reading →

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Darts, ruins, and a cimbalom

Posted on 3 March 2017 by mj263

Very occasionally being a music librarian can take you to the most unexpected places. I’ve recently returned from a trip to Basel prompted by a production of a new ballet, Robin Hood, choreographed by British choreographer Richard Wherlock, the Director and … Continue reading →

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Such sweet music

Posted on 11 November 2016 by mj263

As many of you will know 2016 is the 600th anniversary of the founding of Cambridge University Library. In 600 years we’ve gone from owning three books about law to over 8 million items in a huge variety of languages, and of … Continue reading →

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For education, entertainment, and inspiration : the world of documentary film

Posted on 14 August 2015 by mj263

The summer of 2015 marks 70 years since the first atom bomb test took place at the Trinity site in the deserts of New Mexico, followed within a few weeks by the bombs being dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Thinking … Continue reading →

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At the event: The William Alwyn Festival

Posted on 17 October 2014 by mj263

Last weekend I travelled down to Suffolk for the William Alwyn Festival situated in and around Southwold. The Festival is now in its fourth year. As well as promoting the work of Alwyn himself, the Festival concentrates on the work of … Continue reading →

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For the benefit of musical education…

Posted on 22 February 2013 by mj263

In 1889 Sir Alexander Mackenzie, Principal of the Royal Academy of Music, proposed to Sir George Grove, Director of the Royal College of Music, that the two institutions should combine to create an examining body “inspired by disinterested motives for … Continue reading →

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The Scottish viola

Posted on 13 July 2012 by mj263

I was very excited when the UL recently received a brand new William Alwyn related recording. As William Alwyn archivist it’s always thrilling to hear new recordings, but this one is quite special. Called The Scottish viola, the cd is a tribute … Continue reading →

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