This Gresham College lecture explores whether music is a fleeting illusion—or the key to understanding the mind itself.
Enjoy a lunchtime concert in the Great Hall at Barts North Wing, with violinist and CMF artist, Basil Alter
About Basil Alter:
In the UK, highlights include concerto appearances of Bruch, Korngold, and Tchaikovsky with orchestras in greater London with conductors Christopher Stark, Christopher Braime, and Darrell Davison, and regular recital appearances across the country with collaborators including pianists Julian Chan, Jamie Cochrane, and Ariel Lanyi.
In the US, upcoming performances include appearances in New York City at the Frick Collection and on the Memphis Chamber Music Society with Evan Solomon. He is a prizewinner at several international competitions, including most recently 2nd prize at the Julio Cardona competition in Portugal.
About City Music Foundation:
CMF develops, promotes and supports exceptionally talented solo performers and ensembles in the early-stages of their careers. Each year, they select a cohort of artists who they believe have the potential to become the most sought after artists of their generation. They provide them with financial support and performance opportunities, alongside career development workshops and coaching. This allows artists the best possible platform to thrive as they secure their future performance careers.
