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Exhibition - The Excellencies of Musick: Highlights from the Jamie and Michael Kassler Collection

A portrait of Johannes Christophorus Pepusch
A portrait of Johannes Christophorus Pepusch

Overview

Enter the musical world of Stuart and Georgian Britain, a world of concert-going, music-makers and thinkers, of printers and publishers.

This exhibition at the National Library of Australia features exquisite and intriguing rare prints, rare books and manuscripts dating from seventeenth to early nineteenth century Britain. It will delight anyone interested in the history of music and the history and technology of books and printing.

This exhibition showcases highlights from the collection of musicologists and longstanding National Library patrons Dr Jamie Kassler and Dr Michael Kassler. Assembled over 50 years, their collection reflects their interests.

The exhibition is exclusive to Canberra.

Dates

31 Jan – 17 Aug 2025
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Map of the venue locationMap of the venue location
National Library of AustraliaParkes Place West, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions

Contacts

02 6262 1111
[email protected]
library.gov.au

When

Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Where

National Library of Australia, Parkes Place West, Parkes

Price

Free

Accessibility

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.