V&A Up Close: Lutes & Viols

Go behind-the-scenes in the V&A stores at Blythe House and enjoy exclusive access to the museum’s collection of 17th-century musical instruments

Workshop
  • Thursday, 26 July 2018 at
  • Past event
+44 (0)20 7942 2000
Past Event
V&A Up Close: Lutes & Viols photo

You will discover the history of the instruments and how they are cared for from Professor Eric de Visscher, learn about lute-making from Barber & Harris, listen to Liam Byrne's introduction to the viol, and look in detail at invaluable objects.

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