Embark on an exploration of the mind with “On Memory”, a captivating collaboration between renowned neurologist Adam Zeman, best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith, and rising composer and academic Harry Whalley. This groundbreaking concert delves into the fascinating intersection of music and cognition, with a unique blend of artistic expression and scientific insight which will unravel the poetic and scientific intricacies of memory; performed by the Gildas Quartet and Soprano Sarah Dacey.

The first half of the evening consists of a world premiere of “On memory“, for spoken voices, strings and soprano. After an interval, this is followed with a discussion with the authors led and chaired by Professor Catherine Loveday, digging deeper into the special relationship that music has with memory and our sense of self.

This is a Harry Whalley and University of the Creative Arts Promotion.

With support from the University for the Creative Arts.