Collection

Talk Series

Consisting of one talk every three months, this series aims to encourage everyone to come and learn about topics that interest them. Having a background in history or music is not important, if you like the talk topic then we'd love for you to attend!

Events in this collection

  • Concert Couture: Fashion of the Eighteenth Century primary image

    Concert Couture: Fashion of the Eighteenth Century

    Thu, Aug 22 • 6:00 PM

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  • Instrument Conservation primary image

    Instrument Conservation

    Wed, May 1 • 6:00 PM

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  • Instruments of War: WW2's Impact on the Musical Instrument Industry primary image

    Instruments of War: WW2's Impact on the Musical Instrument Industry

    Thu, Feb 22 • 6:00 PM

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  • Uncovering Uncomfortable Truths: St Cecilia’s Hall and the Slave Trade primary image

    Uncovering Uncomfortable Truths: St Cecilia’s Hall and the Slave Trade

    Tue, Nov 14 • 6:00 PM

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  • Fraud, Burglary, and Sex: The Dark Side of Georgian Instrument-Making primary image

    Fraud, Burglary, and Sex: The Dark Side of Georgian Instrument-Making

    Wed, Aug 23 • 6:00 PM

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  • Sex Sells: The Dirty History of Instrument Advertising primary image

    Sex Sells: The Dirty History of Instrument Advertising

    Wed, May 17 • 6:00 PM

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  • From the Sublime to the Ridiculous: Extreme Pianos primary image

    From the Sublime to the Ridiculous: Extreme Pianos

    Fri, Feb 24 • 6:00 PM

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Organizer of Talk Series
St Cecilia's Hall is the home of The University of Edinburgh's collection of musical instruments. We work in partnership to deliver the services that bring our collections to the university community and the wider public.  We host a range of events throughout the year based around our collections offering the opportunity to engage with our work.