Dorset Museum Music Society

Wessex Ensemble

28 June 2023, 7:30pm

Principal Players from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Mark Derudder (Violin), Carol Paige (Violin), Tom Beer (Viola), Miguel Rodriguez (Viola), Jesper Svedberg (Cello). A masterpiece of the classical quintet repertoire alongside two less well-known but fine works, each demonstrating the enriching influence of folk music; Vaughan Williams writing at the height of his involvement with English folksong and Dvorak intrigued by the native Indian music he encountered in the USA.

PROGRAMME

    • VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Phantasy Quintet
    • MOZART: Quintet in C (K.515)
    • DVORAK: Quintet in Eb Opus 97

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The Dorset Museum Music Society are fortunate in being able to make use of the Victorian Hall of the Dorset Museum, a unique environment that continues to draw enthusiastic praise from our visiting artists

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Kindly supported by Making Music’s Philip and Dorothy Green Artist’s Scheme

 

Special Exhibition

2 December 2023 - 21 April 2024

Elisabeth Frink: A View from Within

Experience the inner world of famous sculptor Dame Elisabeth Frink (1930-1993) in a major new exhibition exploring her artistic and personal life in Dorset. Showcasing over 80  sculptures, drawings and prints, this exhibition will explore her artistic process, personal life, and the influences that shaped her work.

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Community Exhibition

2 December 2023 - 21 April 2024

Awakened by Frink

Awakened by Frink is a community exhibition of artwork by members of the Deaf community created during a series of workshops at Dorset Museum and Art Gallery.

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Temporary Display

3 February - 30 May 2024

John Brown in Dorchester: Rebuilding a Life after slavery

Discover the little-known story of John Brown, in this new showcase display outside the Collections Discovery Centre.

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Family Activity

4 April 2024, 10:00am - 12:00noon

Easter Family Activity

Learn about birds in springtime and their different eggs and nests whilst building your own bird’s nest using recycled materials and making clay eggs to go inside to take home.

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Family Activity

11 April 2024, 10:00am - 12:00noon

Easter Family Activity

Learn about birds in springtime and their different eggs and nests whilst building your own bird’s nest using recycled materials and making clay eggs to go inside to take home.

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Wedding Fair

14 April 2024, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Wedding Fair

Dorset Museum is excited to announce our third Wedding Fair, working alongside a variety of local suppliers to help couples plan their forthcoming nuptials.

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FULLY BOOKED

17 April 2024, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Collections Discovery Centre Tour

Join our Collections Team for an opportunity to explore behind the scenes in the Museum’s Collections Discovery Centre.

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Storytelling

18 April 2024, 10:00am- 10:30am

Storytime at the Museum

Come and join us for fun-filled Storytime where you can listen to some amazing tales in our Community Space at the Museum.

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Lecture

18 April 2024, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Traditions and Transitions: The Story of the Chettle Grave Group | Sophia Adams

A locally made wine strainer, an old mirror and a blue glass jar perhaps from Cologne. These are just three of the eight artefacts found in 2003, buried together on land within Chettle Park, Dorset.

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