This evening's recital is given by Julian Jacobson, one of our most supportive Patrons and a highly respected pianist who has performed to huge acclaim around the world. His programme consists of music by French composers, written over a period of more than 200 years, and encompassing an enormous range of styles. The centrepiece is Book 1 of Debussy's Préludes, whose twelve pieces range from the delicate sounds of Voiles and Des pas sur la neige to the expressive La fille aux cheveux de lin, the powerful and evocative La cathédrale engloutie and the whimsical La danse de Puck and Minstrels.

In contrast to these concentrated miniatures is Bourrée fantasque by Chabrier – expansive and ebullient. The great pianist Alfred Cortot described it as 'one of the most exciting and original works in the whole literature of French piano music' and the composer himself said it should be 'bright and crazy!' The evening begins with two character pieces by Rameau, and also includes works by Fauré, Satie, Auric and Poulenc.

We are delighted to announce that our interval speaker will be Jeremy Corbyn MP.

For the full programme, visit: https://mpdconcerts.org/

Tickets: Standard £20; Concessions (Over 65s, Students, Unwaged) £15
Booking link: https://www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk/frenchconnexion

Spring Conference on current wars and path to peace. A panel of distinguished speakers will be giving their contribution. When all the speakers have spoken then we open up the Q/A which goes on for an hour. Free online event, all welcome to attend.

The world is witnessing an unprecedented era of conflict, with wars raging in Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, and Sudan, resulting in untold human suffering and challenging the international order. These crises have underscored the fragility of global peace mechanisms and raised urgent questions about the effectiveness of institutions like the United Nations in preventing and resolving conflicts.

Be part of this vital conversation as we address one of the most pressing challenges of our time: How can we work together to create a future where peace prevails over war?

Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wars-in-ukraine-gaza-lebanon-sudan-what-f...

The Brighton, Hove and District Branch of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom hold regular monthly meetings from 10.30am till 12.00 on the first Tuesday of the month.
We also have a zoom meeting at 7pm on the same evening of the same day for those unable to get to the morning meeting.

The London CAAT group meets monthly to discuss arms trade issues. Currently they are organising around the #StopArmingSaudi campaign.
For more information about the group, to request to be added to their group email list, or to confirm details of the next meeting, please email londoncaat@riseup.net. Third Tuesday of the month at 6.30pm, currently via Zoom