Robert Plane is one of our top clarinettists – a regular principal with the best orchestras and constantly sought-after as a soloist and chamber musician. Robert is constantly expanding the clarinet’s repertoire, rediscovering forgotten works, masterminding major recording projects and working closely with composers. In this concert, Robert will join forces with the peerless Gould Piano Trio, three exceptional musicians, to make up a formidable quartet of pure quality.
Discover how recent conservation work and scientific analysis have shed new light on the object’s intricate design, layered decoration and complex construction. Through this study, the hidden skills and techniques of ancient Egyptian craftspeople are brought to life. The talk will be followed by a Q&A and light refreshments.
Artist Harold Offeh will be in-conversation with Sepake Angiama, Artistic Director of Institute for International Visual Art (inIVA) and one of the contributors to the book. There will also be an opportunity to visit Offeh’s exhibition prior to the event.
The evening will take place within the context of Harold Offeh’s exhibition Mmm, Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could be Sweet. Taking Offeh’s themes of identity, learning, play, archives, futurisms and references to popular culture as a starting point, students will present participatory workshops, and performances with sound and music, providing playful and dynamic encounters for visitors.
Relax with us after work and explore the Museum's galleries in an atmospheric, evening setting. Find out about our work caring for one of the most important geology collections in the world.
Throughout the evening:
Meet our Museum team at our drop-in stations. Chat with our collections team about their work, and get up close with some of our fossil collections.
Explore hidden treasures from our document archive with our archivist, and chat with our museum-based historian about his research on the Museum in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Step inside Cambridge’s world-renowned museums for a thought-provoking journey into African collections and histories within the University.
Step inside Cambridge’s world-renowned museums for a thought-provoking journey into African collections and histories within the University.
Step inside Cambridge’s world-renowned museums for a thought-provoking journey into African collections and histories within the University.
Step inside Cambridge’s world-renowned museums for a thought-provoking journey into African collections and histories within the University.
At the Whipple, our collection is brimming with objects that highlight LGBTQ+ histories and themes, showcasing the remarkable contributions of individuals and their stories throughout history. Each tour is uniquely crafted by our specially trained volunteer guides, who bring their own perspectives and creativity to the experience.
