Barber Institute of Fine Arts Events

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Thu 15th January

A string quartet on stage Barber Guest Concert: King Edward's Schools
1:10pm - 2pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Enjoy a free lunchtime concert featuring a selection of the talented young musicians from King Edward’s School and King Edward VI High School for Girls. No booking needed, doors open 12:30.

Fri 16th January

A string quartet on stage Barber Lunchtime Concert: Cecilia Ensemble
1pm - 1:50pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Enjoy a free lunchtime concert with the Cecilia Ensemble, established by concert pianist David Quigley with current and former principal string players from the Manchester Camerata, the Hallé, and Opera North orchestras. Doors open 12:30.

Thu 22nd January

A toddler watches a harpist Barber Baby: The Sun Setting Through Vapour
11am - noon
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
Experience the magic of live music inspired by works from the Barber collection. Relax, listen, or dance - adventure awaits! Ideal for 0-4yo and their grown ups, free and drop-in.

Thu 19th February

Small children watch a saxophonist Barber Baby: Latona and the Frogs
11am - 12:30pm
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
Experience the magic of live music inspired by works from the Barber collection. Relax, listen, or dance -adventure awaits! Ideal for 0-4yo and their grown ups, free and drop-in. Our Half Term special is a bit longer, with older siblings welcome too!

Thu 19th March

A toddler watches a harpist Barber Baby: Homme vu par une fleur (Man Seen by a Flower)
11am - noon
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
Experience the magic of live music inspired by works from the Barber collection. Relax, listen, or dance - adventure awaits! Ideal for 0-4yo and their grown ups, free and drop-in.

Sat 21st March

Children interact with a music technician in a performance Barber Family: Sounds of the Sun
11am - 3pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Experience the sounds of the sun with musician Aaron Diaz! Barber Family workshops are free and drop in, for children aged 4-10yo and their grown-ups, with interactive performances and activities.

Wed 1st April

Two children crafting Barber Family: Light and Landscape
11am - 3pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Take part in a tactile, making activity inspired by the light and landscape of A Landscape with Cattle and Figures, Karel Dujardin. Barber Family workshops are free and drop in, for children aged 4-10yo and their grown-ups.

Sat 18th April

A parent and two children draw on a large artwork Barber Family: Chalk Cliff Comics
11am - 3pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Join a writing and illustration workshop with artist Michael D Kennedy inspired by Chalk Cliffs in the Sun, by Otto Dix. Barber Family workshops are for children aged 4 –10 years and their grown-ups.

Thu 30th April

Small children watch a saxophonist Barber Baby: Still Life with a Garland of Fruit
11am - noon
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
Experience the magic of live music inspired by works from the Barber collection. Relax, listen, or dance - adventure awaits! Ideal for 0-4yo and their grown ups, free and drop-in.
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