[MEI-L] Digital Delius: Unlocking Digitised Music Manuscripts, British Library, 1 Oct 2018

[David Lewis]

Digital Delius: Unlocking Digitised Music Manuscripts
Monday 1st Oct 2018, 13:00 - 18:00
British Library Foyle Visitor and Learning Centre, London
Free registration is required to attend

How can technology help people access and understand music manuscripts?

Join us at the British Library for the launch of a new digital exhibition showcasing the music of British-born composer Frederick Delius (1862–1934), including a live performance by the Villiers String Quartet.

Bringing together digitised sources including scores and sketches, early recordings, photographs, and concert programmes, the exhibition is complemented by expert commentary and interactive digital tools. 

Researchers from the University of Oxford will present an overview of the AHRC-funded project. Daniel Grimley, Joanna Bullivant, Kevin Page and David Lewis will also describe how technology, built on standards such as the Music Encoding Initiative (MEI) and Linked Data, can enrich engagement with musical sources and give an insight into the creative process. 

Then enjoy a performance by the Villiers String Quartet, revealing some of the practical implications of the project, plus an opportunity to experiment with the technology and discuss the project with the team

This event is free but booking is required. 

Event:     Digital Delius: Unlocking Digitised Music Manuscripts
Where:     Foyle Visitor and Learning Centre
         The British Library
         96 Euston Road
         London
         NW1 2DB
Booking:   https://www.bl.uk/events/digital-delius-unlocking-digitised-music-manuscripts
Enquiries: +44 (0)1937 546546 / boxoffice at bl.uk

Programme:         
1.30pm     Welcome. 
Introduction to ‘Discovering Music’ from British Library and Oxford project members.

2pm        Panel: ‘Online Curation for Digital Musicology: Delius’
‘Curating Delius digitally’, Daniel Grimley, Faculty of Music, University of Oxford
‘The Delius Digital Catalogue’, Joanna Bullivant, Faculty of Music, University of Oxford
‘Enhancing Delius manuscripts for web users’, David Lewis, University of Oxford e-Research Centre
‘From manuscripts to performance: a digital workshop’, Kevin Page, University of Oxford e-Research Centre