King’s Lynn Music Society

Registered charity 1087380

Next event Wed. 29 Feb 2011 at 7.30pm

Programme Change.  Di Xiao is unable to come. In her place we will have

“The World of the Harpsichord”

Introduced and played by Gerald Gifford

Gerald Gifford pursues a career as an organ and harpsichord recitalist specialising in 16th to 18th century music. He broadcasts frequently in Britain and elsewhere and has recorded more than 60 albums to widespread critical acclaim.  In 2004 he took early retirement from the professorial staff of the Royal College of Music following 30 years service.  He was Fellow and Director of Studies in Music at Wolfson College, Cambridge from 1978 until 1991.  He is Honorary Keeper of Music at The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge and teaches part time in the Music Faculty at Cambridge.