Details of the 2002-2003 Lecture Programme, which is based on the interlocking themes of:
Patrons and Patronage, Restoration and Regeneration, and Music and Architecture

OCTOBER 2002
Sir Ernest Hall- Dean Clough Mill, Halifax

Sir Ernest Hall sets the scene with the story of this project and the roles of clients, patrons and visions. The Independent described Dean Clough Mill as "one of the most remarkable new centres of enterprise and artistic endeavour in the country"
Tuesday 8 October 7.00pm
William IV Room, Royal Pavilion

NOVEMBER 2002
The Antony Dale Memorial Lecture
John Makepiece - Adventures in Wood

John Makepiece, furniture designer and maker, will talk about his own work, his clients and some sources of his inspiration. He is noted for the development of his centres for training designer/craftsmen at Parnham House and at Hook Park.
Tuesday 12 November 7.00pm
The Music Room, Royal Pavilion

DECEMBER 2002
Sharon Kusonoki - A flair for Patronage

Sharon Kusonoki of the Edward James Trust, West Dean is witing a book on patronage and her talk will refer amongst others, to Roland Penrose, Edward James and Wilfrid and Jeanette Cass.
Tuesday 3 December 2002
The Sallis Benney Theatre, Grand Parade.
 

JANUARY 2003
Dominic Williams - The Baltic and Gateshead

Dominic Williams, architect, tells the story of the much admired conversion of the Baltic Flour Mills into the Gateshead Centre for Contemporary Art.
Tuesday 14 January 7.00pm
The Sallis Benny Theatre, Grand Parade

FEBRUARY 2003
John McAslan - From Naval College to Music College

John McAslan, the architect, describes his conversion of part of Christopher Wren's Royal Naval College at Greenwich to become the home of Trinity College of Music.
Tuesday 11 February 7.00pm
St. George's Church, Kemptown

MARCH 2003
The architecture, history and musical traditions of the Middle Street Synagogue, Brighton.

A presentation in words and music by some of the members of the Brighton & Hove Hebrew congregation.
Tuesday 11 March 7.00pm
The Synagogue, Middle Street, Brighton

APRIL 2003
Sir Jeremy Dixon - The restoration of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

Sir Jeremy Dixon will talk about his restoration of the Royal Opera House.The lecture will be followed by the Annual General Meeting of the Society. Drinks will be served in the Banqueting Room
Tuesday 8 April 7.00 pm
The Music Room, Royal Pavilion

MAY 2003
Derek Sugden- Some thoughts on opera houses and concert halls

Derek Sugden is one of the country's most respected acoustic experts and his hobby is visiting buildings designed for musical and opera performances around the world.
This lecture will be presented as part of the Brighton Festival
Wednesday 28 May 6.00pm
The Old Market Arts Centre

Lectures are open to non- members at a cost of £5 per person

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