February 2010
THE RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM AT THE BRITISH LIBRARY   FREE LUNCHTIME RECITAL Tuesday 16 February 2010 at 1pm Folio Society Gallery The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

Introduction

On Tuesday 16 February 2010 at 1pm, The British Library, in conjunction with the Iran Heritage Foundation, will host a free lunchtime recital of Persian classical music by Vida Edalat and the Saba Ensemble with readings from Omar Khayyam by Lobat Vala and Narguess Farzad (School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London). This event is a programme organized in conjunction with the exhibition The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam to celebrate the 150 anniversary of Edward FitzGerald’s publication of The Rubaiyat where a wide selection of richly illustrated editions of the poem, together with fascinating background information on its long history is exhibited. Admission to the exhibition is also free.

Admission & Opening Hours for the exhibition

Admission is free

The main building
09.30 - 18.00 Mon, Wed, Thur and Fri
09.30 - 20.00 Tue
09.30 - 17.00 Sat
11.00 - 17.00 Sun and Public Holidays

Enquiries

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