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14 Aug 2019, Imperial College Union
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Proms 2019 Proms Reading

Proms Reading
Proms Reading
17:15 Wed 14 Aug 2019 Imperial College Union
Inspired by Berlioz’s trickery, Shahidha Bari and Nick Groom explore the long tradition of literary hoaxes, with readings from some of the most creative and audacious examples.
Inspired by Berlioz’s trickery, Shahidha Bari and Nick Groom explore the long tradition of literary hoaxes, with readings from some of the most creative and audacious examples.

About This Event

Berlioz originally presented an early version of The Childhood of Christ as the work of ‘Ducré’, a composer he had created as a hoax.

Presenter Shahidha Bari is joined by Nick Groom to discuss the long and rich tradition of literary hoaxes. Readings from some of the most creative and audacious will be accompanied by an exploration of the tricksters, fraudsters and counterfeiters behind them.

Edited version broadcast on Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 3 during tonight’s interval

Booking is not required for this event. Entry is on a first-come-first-served basis (doors open from 30 minutes before the event begins; capacity is limited).