19th June 2025 10.45am repeated 2.15pm at The Henley Rugby Club. Live transmission 10.45am only. For more information on all lectures please contact Sarah Barry on SarahBarry63@yahoo.co.uk or 07879 611782.
Sarah Deere-Jones
Many people around the world today believe the harp to be an exclusively 'Celtic' instrument and are unaware of its considerable presence in England since the 10th century.
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This lecture describes the many illustrations Sarah has collected over 20 years, from stone and wood carvings, illuminated manuscripts, stained glass and wall paintings. With the aid of the many references there are in literature and household accounts of the time, Sarah reveals the hidden history of this delightful instrument, and using her own reproduction medieval harps performs music and songs from medieval England.
Sarah is a graduate and prize-winner from the Royal Academy of Music and in 2015 was elected an Associate. She performs, writes and lectures about the harp regularly in America, Australia, Europe and UK. All lectures are presented digitally and include live music and songs on harps and other instruments depending on subject matter.
