Short Music & History events
For our annual series of chamber music events, we engage some of the finest ensembles in the UK and Europe. Within an overarching theme, the music is carefully chosen and programmed to provide an illuminating sequence. Talks with a musicologist – or by the musicians themselves – are incorporated. While the events are undeniably indulgent and leisurely retreats, they are also intended to stimulate the mind and enchant the aesthetic sensibilities. Tickets to individual concerts (without accommodation and meals) are also available to book.
Our history weekends each focus on a particular aspect or period of history, with talks by leading experts, Q&A sessions and plenary discussions. Your accommodation is included in the price, as are most meals.
Featured Short Music & History events
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Superb. Introduced me to some new music and composers. Daily talk by Katy was outstanding – friendly and amusing as well as informative. "
Music Along the Rhine - Outstanding music, beautiful countryside and historic towns along Germany’s principal river
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There was a lot of laughter and some serious scholarship to be absorbed. "
Albania: Crossroads of Antiquity - Archaeology, history, art and landscape
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A really excellent itinerary in chronological order… The trip exceeded my expectations in all areas. "
Classical Greece - The Peloponnese, Attica and Athens
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Very elegant hotel, very erudite tours of museums, art galleries, churches and private palaces, very entertaining lecturer and helpful tour manager, and, not least, interesting fellow travellers. "
Connoisseur’s Vienna - Art, architecture, music & private visits
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Tunisia through Carthaginian, Roman and Islamic history is a unique tour. It was full of amazing discoveries. The Local guide Mehrez and the lecturer Henry Hurst were outstanding. "
Ancient and Islamic Tunisia - Carthaginian, Roman & Arabian North Africa