Author Archives: Ben Winters

About Ben Winters

Ben Winters is a Senior Lecturer in Music.

Debussy symposium in London 12-13 April

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Ben Winters

“Debussy: Text and Idea”, an international Debussy symposium, will take place at Gresham College, London on 12-13 April 2012. It is organised and supported by the Institute of Musical Research (University of London), Gresham College, the Royal College of Music, … Continue reading →

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Open University Choir concert on 22 March

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Ben Winters

The next Open University Choir concert on 22 March has a Scottish theme, and presents two world premières; it also has a truly OU story behind it. William Bowie was head teacher of music at the Royal High School in … Continue reading →

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Goldsmiths Graduate Forum presents Dr Ben Winters

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Ben Winters

On Tuesday 13 March, Music Department lecturer Ben Winters will be giving a paper at Goldsmiths, University of London entitled “Moments of Desperation and Peril: Hollywood and Concert Performance.” The event is free, and will take place from 5-7pm in the … Continue reading →

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‘Symphony’ Nominated for Award

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Ben Winters

The BBC4 TV series “Symphony”, transmitted in November 2011 and currently enjoying a re-run on Friday nights at 7.30, has been nominated for the “best partnership” Award at the BBC annual Audio & Music Awards — the result will be … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Dr Byron Dueck, the department’s new lecturer!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Ben Winters

The Open University Music Department is pleased to welcome Byron Dueck to his new position as Lecturer in Ethnomusicology. He comes to the department from the Royal Northern College of Music, where he was Lecturer in Music and Assistant Course … Continue reading →

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John Bird Lecture, Cardiff 6 December

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Ben Winters

On Tuesday 6 December, Music Department lecturer Dr Ben Winters will be giving the John Bird lecture at Cardiff University’s School of Music: ‘Viewed from the Podium: Concert Scenes and Film Narrative’ . It is open to the public and … Continue reading →

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A Mahler Evening – report

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Ben Winters

Region 01 recently hosted an evening event for ALs entitled “A Mahler Evening”. Robert Manning, the event’s coordinator, sends the following report: The OU’s London Region organises regular Monday evening seminars for its Arts ALs to attend; these are presented … Continue reading →

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Music in the Western

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Ben Winters

A new book has been published by Routledge in their Music and Screen Media Series called Music in the Western: Notes from the Frontier. Edited by Kathryn Kalinak, it features a chapter by OU Music Lecturer Ben Winters about Dimitri … Continue reading →

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