Music in Georgian London
- Apr 11
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Lunchtime Lectures - Dr Johnson's House Series
Tuesday 26 May
12.30pm - 1.45pm
£3.96 (booking required)
Book now for this instalment of our monthly lunchtime lectures, part of an annual programme of talks held at Dr Johnson's House, kindly sponsored by The Fleet Street Quarter BID.
Join us over lunch to hear from Marguerite Mullée, experienced conductor, singer, and voice teacher with a doctorate in Music.
The 18th-century saw the rise of a new type of music in Great Britain – music that would help to forge a powerful shared sense of British national identity. London was quickly becoming the largest city in Europe and both upper and middle classes were eager consumers of the new British sound. This talk will explore many of the influences on British music during Dr Samuel Johnson’s time, including bitter rivalries (Italian Opera v. English Opera; Arne v. Handel), catch and glee clubs, and the development of concert halls and pleasure gardens.
Marguerite Mullée
Marguerite Mullée is a lecturer in Humanities at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut, USA. An experienced conductor, singer, and voice teacher, she holds a doctorate in music from Columbia University. Dr Mullée has conducted numerous college, church, and community choirs and is a frequent lecturer and workshop presenter.
Your ticket includes the opportunity to look around Dr Johnson's House as well as a complimentary lunch from local business Dilieto on Fleet Street.
A sandwich lunch (meat, fish, vegetarian, vegan) along with fresh cut fruits, and bottled water will be served at this event. Please be advised that we are unable to guarantee that the food provided is free from allergens.
