# Event Details - **Event Name**: Christmas Lecture | An Odyssey of Music and Nature - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Can music restore our connection to nature? Pete Wyer shares his perspective, followed by a special performance of a nature-inspired piece.About this EventThis is an in-person event only. There is no live stream.The talk will be followed by a performance and drinks reception in our historic library, where a paid bar will be available.Nature has always been a profound source of inspiration for composers across cultures and genres—from the birdsong imitations of classical composers like Beethoven and Messiaen, to the cyclical rhythms of West African drumming and the elemental chants of Indigenous traditions. Natural sounds—wind, water, animal calls—have shaped musical vocabulary, inviting us to express and respond to the world around us in sound.Yet we live in a time where we often feel disconnected from nature, can music help us restore that connection? For our 2025 Christmas lecture, composer Pete Wyer will explore how nature inspires composers, and how our own physiology connects us to music.The event will include a very special performance of Pete's composition Mannaz , reimagined for an intimate library setting, with 16 hidden speakers tucked among the shelves, creating a uniquely immersive experience.Pete's inspiration for Mannaz was Professor Shigeru Miyagawa’s integration hypothesis—the idea, shared by Darwin, that human speech partly evolved from birdsong. He created a choral work for 72 voices. Each voice transcribes a different birdsong or bird-sound, played back. Over time, these disparate “bird voices” merge into a single melody and harmony. The title, from ancient Norse, can mean “human” or “human harmony with the divine.”Pete Wyer is a self-taught British composer. His work includes scores for the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Juilliard, Royal Opera House, Welsh National Opera, BBC, WNYC, and many others. He pioneered “Time Structured Mapping,” enabling guided improvisation across media, used in projects like Insomnia Poems for BBC Radio 3. Since 2016 he has specialised in immersive installations that use up to 72 speakers for 72 human voices, creating a unique scoring system along the way.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ConcessionsPlease buy the concession ticket if you are any of the below:65 years of age, or overUnder 26 years of ageCurrently in receipt of UK government benefit (including, but not limited to, Income Based Jobseeker's Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Housing Benefit, and Universal Credit).Currently in full-time education.-----------------------------------------------------------This is an in-person event at the Linnean Society of London on Piccadilly, London, only. There will be a recording, which will be uploaded to our later.If you'd like to stay updated about our events programme, and other news, - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/christmas-lecture-|-an-odyssey-of-music-and-nature/100001570335729439 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.55, max: 13.7, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Linnean Society of London - **lat**: 51.5084988 - **long**: -0.13921110000001136 - **full address**: The Linnean Society of London, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Christmas Lecture | An Odyssey of Music and Nature - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a26cb65cc0e4e854d32c08114ac37419b1c5a104f32e09ea004b5ab595bc2a80-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1759121528 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Christmas Lecture | An Odyssey of Music and Nature being held? - **A:** Christmas Lecture | An Odyssey of Music and Nature takes place on Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm at The Linnean Society of London, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Christmas Lecture | An Odyssey of Music and Nature? - **A:** Ticket prices for Christmas Lecture | An Odyssey of Music and Nature range from GBP 12 to GBP 14 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission (Non Member)GBP 14 + GBP 2 feeAvailableMember (Fellow, Associate or Student)GBP 12 + GBP 2 feeAvailableConcession (check eligibility in event details)GBP 13 + GBP 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Christmas Lecture | An Odyssey of Music and Nature? - **A:** Christmas Lecture | An Odyssey of Music and Nature is organized by Linnean Society of London. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Christmas Lecture | An Odyssey of Music and Nature is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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