150th anniversary of the birth of Gustav Holst

Gustav Holst, b Cheltenham (1874-1924), was an English composer, arranger and teacher whose suite ‘The Planets’ is one of the best-known pieces of classical music ever written. Holst’s works were played frequently in the early years of the 20th century, but it was not until the international success of The Planets in the years immediately after the … Continue reading “150th anniversary of the birth of Gustav Holst”

21 September 2024 by

Muhammad’s birthday

Al-Mawlid Al-Nabawi (15-16 September) is an Islamic event that commemorates the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Prophet Muhammad’s birthday is commemorated by Muslims during the month of Rabi’ al-awwal, the third month of the Muslim calendar. Also called Maulud Nabi in Malaysia, the day is commonly marked by religious lectures and readings of … Continue reading “Muhammad’s birthday”

15 September 2024 by

The Crusader Coin Collection – Museum of the Order of St John partnership with the University of Birmingham

Earlier this year, the Museum of the Order of St John partnered with the University of Birmingham and two of our students to explore and interpret the internationally important Crusader Coin Collection. The coins have been the object of the project “Bearers of the Cross”, which has made them available on an online catalogue and … Continue reading “The Crusader Coin Collection – Museum of the Order of St John partnership with the University of Birmingham”

3 September 2024 by

75th anniversary of the UK premiere of ‘The Third Man’

The British-American post-war film ‘The Third Man’, which was shot in Vienna, celebrated its world premiere in London in 1949 and was successful all over the world. By composing the film music, Viennese Heurigen musician Anton Karas became a world star overnight. Written by Graham Greene, directed by Carol Reed and starring, among others, Joseph … Continue reading “75th anniversary of the UK premiere of ‘The Third Man’”

1 September 2024 by