Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Phil Alexander In brief Speaker - Dr Phil Alexander (University of Edinburgh) Title - Listening in on the Jewish Gorbals About the seminar Following his research on contemporary Jewish musical life in Berlin, recently published in his book "Sounding Jewish in Berlin: klezmer music and the contemporary city" (OUP), Phil’s current research focuses on Scottish-Jewish identity as negotiated through music and sound. In this seminar, he will invite us to “listen in” to several moments of Scottish-Jewish life in the early twentieth century, a period when the Jewish presence in Scotland was increasing significantly, including in the Gorbals district of Glasgow. How to register All seminars take place fortnightly on Fridays between 13.15 and 14.00. Please contact Dr Neill Martin to receive a Zoom invitation and password. We extend a warm welcome to all with an interest in the topics presented and look forward to seeing you. NB The Zoom invitation will indicate a 13.00 start but the seminar will commence at 13.15. Email Dr Neill Martin About the Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series As the longest established department of its kind in Scotland, Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh is a major international hub for research, teaching and learning. Each semester, we welcome a fantastic range of guest speakers and colleagues to present a lunchtime seminar on their work. Entry is free and no booking is required. Everyone is welcome. Are you interested in Celtic and Scottish Studies? We offer three undergraduate degrees and a number of postgraduate programmes, both taught and research-led, drawing on excellent teaching and research and access to world-leading collections and archives. Find out more about studying with us Feb 11 2022 13.15 - 14.00 Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Phil Alexander Join us for an online seminar with Dr Phil Alexander (University of Edinburgh) on Scottish-Jewish identity as negotiated through music and sound. Online via Zoom Email Neill Martin for joining instructions
Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Phil Alexander In brief Speaker - Dr Phil Alexander (University of Edinburgh) Title - Listening in on the Jewish Gorbals About the seminar Following his research on contemporary Jewish musical life in Berlin, recently published in his book "Sounding Jewish in Berlin: klezmer music and the contemporary city" (OUP), Phil’s current research focuses on Scottish-Jewish identity as negotiated through music and sound. In this seminar, he will invite us to “listen in” to several moments of Scottish-Jewish life in the early twentieth century, a period when the Jewish presence in Scotland was increasing significantly, including in the Gorbals district of Glasgow. How to register All seminars take place fortnightly on Fridays between 13.15 and 14.00. Please contact Dr Neill Martin to receive a Zoom invitation and password. We extend a warm welcome to all with an interest in the topics presented and look forward to seeing you. NB The Zoom invitation will indicate a 13.00 start but the seminar will commence at 13.15. Email Dr Neill Martin About the Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series As the longest established department of its kind in Scotland, Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh is a major international hub for research, teaching and learning. Each semester, we welcome a fantastic range of guest speakers and colleagues to present a lunchtime seminar on their work. Entry is free and no booking is required. Everyone is welcome. Are you interested in Celtic and Scottish Studies? We offer three undergraduate degrees and a number of postgraduate programmes, both taught and research-led, drawing on excellent teaching and research and access to world-leading collections and archives. Find out more about studying with us Feb 11 2022 13.15 - 14.00 Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Phil Alexander Join us for an online seminar with Dr Phil Alexander (University of Edinburgh) on Scottish-Jewish identity as negotiated through music and sound. Online via Zoom Email Neill Martin for joining instructions
Feb 11 2022 13.15 - 14.00 Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Phil Alexander Join us for an online seminar with Dr Phil Alexander (University of Edinburgh) on Scottish-Jewish identity as negotiated through music and sound.
