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July 2027

LIFE ON A HARP STRING

Welcome to The Arts Society Basingstoke
Wednesday, July 7, 2027 - 10:45
Sherfield-on-Loddon Village Hall
Reading Road Sherfield-on-Loddon RG27 0EZ
Online Event

The History, Design and Music of this Unique Instrument.

Pleased note our AGM begins at 10:15am
A jam-packed hour of information and entertainment. Take a trip with Margaret as she delves into the 5000-year history, development, design, music, and lore of this fascinating instrument. Boasting over 1400 working parts, you will learn how the complex pedal mechanism was introduced and perfected into the instrument played today, together with slides of the extraordinary designs as the instrument developed over the centuries. Indulge in the lavishly decorated Rococo harps made for Queen Marie -Antoinette, the fashion statement that became associated with the instrument - and listen as Margaret plays her harp for you on this unique musical journey.

 

Margaret Watson