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Diversifying classical music programming: performing more women composers
Why is classical music repertoire so dominated by male composers and how can this be challenged? This series of videos explores how to diversify classical music programming by performing more works by women composers.
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Supporting women musicians in the workplace
This article explores the many issues facing women in the music industry, and what improvements can be made to help those facing these challenges.
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The greatest composers you’ve never heard of
When you think of classical music, which names come to mind? Beethoven? Mozart? Bach? But how many women composers can you name?
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Women transforming classical music
Women transforming classical music is a free course aimed at helping individual performers, ensembles and organisations within the classical music industry to diversify their repertoire by including more works by women composers. The 6-week course considers the male-dominated nature of the contemporary classical music industry and how to ...
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Crime fiction
Explore the world of crime fiction with The Open University, a world leader in distance learning. Discover free courses, articles, video and audio resources, and interactive activities, free to study and available to start right away.
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VE Day
This year marks the 80 years since Europe celebrated the end of the Second World War, so we've put together a variety of resources on this time in history.
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Can you be the curator?
Put yourself in the shoes of a specialist charged with the V&A's collections. Can you place a range of objects into the correct place in the museum? Try this interactive.
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What do you see? How images can change what you think
Are images we see every day always what they seem? Look beyond your first glance and discover how images can persuade you to think a certain way.
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Behind The Reputation
In this interactive, you’ll uncover the real people behind the icons. Does the reality of the life of Van Gogh, Queen Elizabeth I and Charles Dickens match up with their reputation?
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Happy Saint Patrick's Day
March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. Find out more about the patron saint of Ireland and discover Ireland's culture and heritage.
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Ramadan Mubarak!
The holy month of Ramadan, determined by the lunar cycle, runs from 28th February- 30th Marchthis year. Discover how this isn't just a time for abstaining but a time for celebration while showing devotion to Islam.
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What can philosophy tell us about race?
Categorising human beings into races has had, and continues to have, an enormous impact on people’s lives. Many societies have been shaped by racial divisions and racial discrimination. Race continues to affect people’s experiences and personal identities today. This free course, What can philosophy tell us about race?, will introduce you to ...