Master Craftsman at work...
As our Renaissance Appeal to secure the future of Burgh House continues, it's the turn of our beautiful 1720 barley-twist oak staircase to have some long overdue attention. Two exquisite, newly-made spindles to replace badly damaged and missing pieces followed by a bit of general TLC to make the banister sturdy and wax and polish after, they will be looking great and ready for the next 296 years!
We are delighted to announce that we have already raised half of the monies required to save the house, thanks greatly to the generosity of the community. If you can make a donation, however, large or small, to help get us to our £120,000 target please click here
...thanks!
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Faces and Spaces
Curated by Sue Ecclestone
Wed 6 –
Sun 17 April
Faces and Spaces draw together six London-based artists who challenge traditional forms of portraiture or landscape - with stunning results. |
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Anaïs Nin: The Lie Box
Friday 22 April, 7:30 pm
The Ismena Collective present an actress,
a singer, two musicians, and electronic score to create a surrealistic collage of words and music evoking the colourful life of diarist and novelist Anaïs Nin. “It’s difficult to take care of so many lies, so I put them on index cards in my Lie Box.” Anaïs Nin. Tickets include a glass of wine, pop into Burgh House or call 020 7431 0144 |
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George Charlton:
Formative Figures
Exhibition
Until Sun 8 May
This exhibition brings together a collection of George Charlton’s Slade School nude studies, painted works and personal letters to tell the story of his professional and personal life in Hampstead in the 1930s. George and Daphne Charlton purchased 40 New End Square in 1932, and it quickly became a hub of artistic activity. Featuring recently acquired personal correspondence illustrating important milestones in his artistic life, this exhibition aims to give a personal insight into Charlton’s artistic development, as well as a glimpse into his at times controversial personal life. Ian Kellam, in his catalogue for a retrospective of both the Charltons’ work, remarked that George was a “quiet and gentle romantic, so moved by feminine beauty.” The works on display from the Burgh House collection serve to illustrate this side to George Charlton’s character while charting his progression from student to professional artist. |
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Sunday Brunch Recital:
Air de Printemps
Sunday 8 May, doors from 10:30 am
Burgh House is delighted to present ‘Air de Printemps’ as part of our brunch recital series: a programme of beautiful Spring songs selected by acclaimed soprano Masami Suzuki, including striking French melodies by Hahn, Fauré, Poulenc and some lovely opera duets by Offenbach and Delibes. Tickets are £12 (£10 FoBH) and are available here. The price of the ticket includes complimentary coffee and croissants. |
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Camden History Society
Thursday 21 April, 7:30 pm
A talk by Frances Spalding CBE, editor of the Burlington Magazine, on Roger Fry and the Omega Workshops in Fitzroy Square.Non-members welcome. £1 on the door. |
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Lifelines with...
Tom Bower
Wednesday 27 April, 7:30 pm
Tom Bower joins journalist, editor, and chair of the Trustees of Burgh House, Matthew Lewin for a conversation about his life and career as part of the ever-popular Lifelines series of talks at Burgh House.
Tom Bower is noted for his investigative journalism and his unauthorised biographies. His books include unauthorised biographies of Robert Maxwell, Mohamed Al-Fayed, Geoffrey Robinson, Gordon Brown, Bernie Ecclestone, Simon Cowell and Richard Branson. His 2003 book Broken Dreams: Vanity, Greed and the Souring of British Football won the 2003 William Hill Sports Book of the Year, and his new book Broken Vows - Tony Blair and the Tragedy of Power will be published this March. Tickets £12 (£10 Friends of Burgh House). A supper including wine in our Buttery Cafe is available after the conversation for only £20. More details and booking here |
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London Piano Circle
Thursday 28 April, 6:30pm
A concert given by members of the London Piano Circle which provides opportunities for intermediate to advanced amateur pianists to perform. This is a free event - a friendly and sociable way to enjoy music, meet other pianists and to find out more about the LPC and their programme of events. Visit here for more information. |
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David S Percy:
The Belsize Story
Until Sun 29 May
David S Percy is a long-time resident of Belsize Park and an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Belsize was once a sub-manor of Hampstead, and this exhibition features the captivating evolution of Belsize Park from the original Belsize House and its extensive estate, with open views over Primrose Hill towards Westminster, to the development of central Belsize as it is today. In addition to many photographs of the area, expect to see a number of carefully restored images such as wonderful engravings, many in colour, as well as paintings and archive photographs – some featuring parts of Belsize that are no longer with us. “A thought-provoking labour of love, beautifully crafted and filmed.” Prof. Andrew Saint, Survey of London, English Heritage. |
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Pam Walker: Beached
Wed 20 April – Mon 2 May
Beached: all things stranded, grounded, abandoned and wrecked. Collages and oils from Pam’s wanderings along the beaches of the South Coast.www.pamwalker.co.uk |
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Karim Kamar Presents... exhale
Sunday 17 April, 6:30 pm
Karim Kamar presents exhale, his latest collection of piano compositions. Karim Kamar is a contemporary classical pianist and composer from London. Join him for a relaxing evening of solo contemporary piano music. The recital will feature pieces from the album as well as special guest performances. Tickets are priced at £11.49 and are available here. |
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An Introduction to the Piano Method of Alfred Cortot
Sunday 24 April, 12:00pm
A masterclass demonstration with tutor
Michael Stembridge-Montavont. “Unequalled as a Chopin player, a player of luminous intelligence and incomparably sophisticated technique, whose playing may well be the closest we’ll ever get to knowing how Chopin himself played. ” Tickets are £10 (£8 concessions).
Further details from 07986 807376 or click here. |
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Concert of Gong and Piano Music
for Personal and Global Healing
Friday 29 April, 7 pm
For this unique event, gong sound healer and percussionist, Alicia Davies joins forces with composer and pianist Lawrence Ball, whose experimental work with gong players dates back to the late '80s. Together they create 'Intentional Music'; an unscripted dialogue in the form of a duet of incredible subtlety and nuance between tuned gongs and piano. Tickets £12 (£8 concessions) available on the door. Click here for more details. |
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David Richard in Aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust
Sunday 1 May, 7 pm
Acclaimed pianist David Richard performs a recital of early 20th-century French music in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust, featuring stirring pieces by the likes of Debussy, Satie, Ravel, and Poulenc. Tickets £15 (£10 conc.) available on the door or by clicking here. |
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Burgh House & Hampstead Museum open:
Wed-Fri & Sun
12noon-5pm
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