Robert Burns in Global Culture/ Conference
The Royal Society of Edinburgh is organising a major one-day conference on 'Robert Burns and Global Culture' in 2009. The conference will reflect on issues such as the global reputation of Burns, the translation and reception of Burns in world literatures, the influence of Burns on the image of Scotland abroad and the continuing celebration of Burns in global culture in statues, music and Burns Supper events. As Scotland's National Academy, the RSE will host this conference on Scotland's national bard as one of a series of global events to commemorate Burns on the 250th anniversary of his birth.
There will be contributions by leading Burns scholars from around the world and there will be plenty of scheduled time for discussion as well as a session on the latest research on Burns. Sheena Wellington & Kirsteen McCue will perform at a musical lunch; an optional Burns Supper wiil feature renowned Burns speaker Clark McGinn & the singer Gill Bowman . There will be an opening lecture by Neal Ascherson and the the leading Scottish composer Dr James MacMillan CBE FRSE will introduce a new piece with contributions featuring a performance by the Havdn Trio Eisenstadt at the closing concert.
Where and When
Start Date:
Friday, January 23, 2009
End Date:
Friday, January 23, 2009
Address:
The Royal Society of Edinburgh
Local Authority Area:
Edinburgh City
Region:
East Central Scotland
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