Explore the Polar Museum with one of the experts! Staff from the museum will offer a brief history of the Scott Polar Research Institute and take you on a mini tour of some of their favourite objects in the collection. 

Programme

Beethoven, Six Bagatelles, Op.126

Thomas Tomkins, A Sad Pavan for These Distracted Times

Bill Evans, Peace Piece

Schubert, Piano Sonata in A major, D959

 

Doors will open at 7.30pm.

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Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet in D major, Op.18 No.3

Haydn, String Quartet in G minor, Op.20 No.3

Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet in E flat major, Op.74 ‘Harp’

 

Doors will open at 7.30pm.

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Dmitri Shostakovich, String Quartet No. 1

Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet in F minor, Op.95

Silvia Colasanti, Due Destini

Antonín Dvořák, String Quartet in E flat major, Op.51

 

Doors will open at 7.30pm.

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Cheryl Frances-Hoad, Stones in the Sky (new work)

Schumann, Carnaval, Op.9

Schubert, Allegretto in C minor, D915

Schubert, Wanderer-Fantasie, D760

 

Doors will open at 7.30pm.

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Franz Schubert, Viola, D786

Gustav Mahler, Rückert-Lieder

Spanish songs by Enrique Granados, Joaquín Turina, Jesús Guridi and Joaquín Rodrigo

 

Doors open at 7.30pm. 

Programme

Haydn, String Quartet in B flat major, Op.50 No.1

Shostakovich, String Quartet No.13

Smetana, String Quartet No.1, ‘From my life’

In honour of our beautiful Jacobean building, originally Cambridge’s Free School, we’re exploring everything 17th-century, from historic scientific instruments to the secrets of our building. We’re open all day with family activities, curator talks and behind-the-scenes tours. Forsooth, gentles, it will be a merry meeting! 

 

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The subscription ticket gives you entry to all fifteen Chamber Music concerts over the year, saving up to £135. Subscription tickets will be available to collect at the first concert that you attend.

Ever fancied sketching among telescopes, globes, and centuries-old scientific instruments? Step into Cambridge University's home for the history of science for a relaxed and creative evening.

This is the third Whipple Scribble session. Whether you're a seasoned artist or simply curious to try something new, all abilities are welcome. It's free to join, open to all, and a great way to connect with fellow creatives in the Cambridge area.

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