Information - George Polgreen Bridgetower mini-exhibition

George Polgreen Bridgetower mini-exhibition

 

Event Date

Thursday 6th September

 

Event Time

10:00-16:00

 

Address


The Regency Town House
13 Brunswick Square
Brighton & Hove
East Sussex
BN3 1EH

 

Description

Brighton and Hove Black History Group present a small poster exhibition introducing violinist George Polgreen Bridgetower (1788-1860). George played in the Prince Regent's band at the Royal Pavilion for 14 years. He is best remembered today for his association with Ludwig van Beethoven, who met the 23 year old Bridgetower and the two got along famously. The composer praised him as "a very capable virtuoso who has a complete command of his instrument". Beethoven wrote a new piece - the Kreutzer Sonata - for the Afro-European violinist. Beethoven's autographed copy of the Sonata for violin and piano bears the inscription 'Sonata mulattica composta per il mullato'.

 

Directions


The Regency Town House is located in the middle of the east wing of Brunswick Square.

 

Public Transport Details


Bus information: http://www.buses.co.uk
Train information: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk

 

On-site Parking

Nearby NCP car parks and limited (paid) on-street parking.

 

Facilities


On-site Toilets Available

 

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