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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Marc Millon's presentation of the subject matter was engaging and beautifully delivered. His ability to blend the culinary and vinicultural aspects with the culture, past history of the region and to put it all in the context of our current times was faultless. The inclusion of additional local guides added substantially to the benefits of the tour. The local producers provided excellent details of the products of which they are appropriately proud. "
Gastronomic Friuli-Venezia Giulia - Superb food and wine in Italy’s less frequented north east
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Great Swedish Houses was an excellent tour and Ulrica an outstanding lecturer. "
Great Swedish Houses - Royal residences, country estates and provincial palaces
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We had a thoroughly enjoyable experience, which managed to successfully combine significant musical and intellectual stimulation with a relaxing and very pleasurable holiday in a lovely location. "
The Schubertiade - Music and mountains in the Vorarlberg
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For the first time in my life I took a photo of my plate – a piece of great art. "
Gastronomic Piedmont - Some of the finest food and wine in Italy
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Lecturer Dana’s knowledge of the country and language shone through and her lectures were appropriately pitched for a non academic group. "
Vietnam: History, People, Food - From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh