Explore the 4,500 year story of the Mesopotamian Golden Lyre in five minutes. A startling instrument with its brightly shining bull’s head, gleaming lapis lazuli and shining mother of pearl decorations which was painstakingly recreated over three years by volunteers. Learn a little more about this amazing ancestor of the modern day harp with Accredited Lecturer Jennifer Sturdy.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Our Societies support hundreds of local arts and heritage projects. Each day we highlight a grant given in 2021.
The Arts Society North Bucks is supporting the Olney Heritage Trail which is a joint initiative between the Olney Archaeological Society, the Cowper and Newton Museum and the local council. The project was delayed by the pandemic but planning and work to complete it is now underway.
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What a wonderful achievement. Hope we can arrange a presentation at our local Society (Dukeries)
Wonderful!
Have just started getting the Artvent Calendar today - am very pleasantly surprised!
A wonderful blend of vision and sound. Haunting and beautiful. What an amazing idea. Thank you.
This was absolutely amazing. I loved the story of the finding of the lyre and what a fabulous idea to recreate it. The music and singing were fabulous. Thank-you
This was a most interesting lecture very well presented
What wonderful story and a beautiful sound
What a fascinating project - and the music and singing an enchanting outcome - thank you .
Another happy start to the day, each one has been so uplifting, thank you for the calendar.
Love the music and story of the beautiful ancient lyre- a lovely advent gift - thank you!