Breton Day: Breton Ballads
Wed 11 Jul 2018, 14:00 - 21:00
- Venue
- Morrab Library, Morrab Gardens, Penzance, TR18 4DA
This event is part of the British Academy's season on Identities & Belonging
Mary-Ann Constantine and Éva Guillorel, co-authors of Miracles & Murders: An Introductory Anthology of Breton Ballads, will be taking part in The Morrab Library’s ‘Breton Day’.
From 2-3pm, Mary-Ann will explore the rich history of Breton ballads with live musical illustrations. Following this, Éva will give the keynote speech in a panel discussion on popular culture in Brittany and Cornwall. A concert of Breton-Cornish traditional music will bring the day of celebrations to a close.
In partnership with The Morrab Library, Penzance as part of ‘Breton Day’
Afternoon sessions: £4 each or £6 for both events (Morrab Library members FREE)
Evening concert: advance booking £8; tickets on the night £10