# Event Details - **Event Name**: Freda Swain: Portsmouth's Unsung Composer - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Public Lecture: Discover the remarkable music and legacy of Portsmouth-born composer Freda Swain in this lecture-recital.About this EventAt this lecture-recital, Professor George Burrows, Swiss pianist Timon Altwegg, and author Leah Broad share their insights into Swain’s life, work and influence, illustrated with live performances that highlight her prolific output and her advocacy for British music and women composers.This event explores the life and music of the Portsmouth-born composer Freda Swain. Although a room is named after her in Portsmouth’s Guildhall, she remains an obscure figure and yet is one of the most important musicians that Portsmouth ever produced. The University of Portsmouth’s Professor of Music and Theatre, George Burrows, is joined by the Swiss pianist, Timon Altwegg, and the award-winning author and broadcaster Leah Broad to share their different experiences of discovering Swain and her music. Illustrated by examples performed live, Swain’s life and work will be outlined along with her importance as a musician who wrote nearly 600 works and campaigned for better representation of new British music and especially women composers and performers.Part of the Sing 100 Festival. Accessibility and special requirements: We will endeavour to provide particular access requirements on request. If you have any access requirements, e.g. wheelchair access, hearing loops or specific neurodiverse requirements, please get in touch in advance of the event.Any questions you may have, please contact dri@port.ac.uk - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/freda-swain-portsmouths-unsung-composer/100001984757379751 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, literary-art, performances, festivals, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Portsmouth - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: University of Portsmouth - Eldon Building - **lat**: 50.7950677 - **long**: -1.0866836 - **full address**: University of Portsmouth - Eldon Building, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Freda Swain: Portsmouth's Unsung Composer - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/db66e4a851ca2e0c4b88e36cf711dd24ed89ff8250c020b5839cdf6a9962609a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc36013c-gmir.jpg?v=1773129686 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Freda Swain: Portsmouth's Unsung Composer being held? - **A:** Freda Swain: Portsmouth's Unsung Composer takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at University of Portsmouth - Eldon Building, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Freda Swain: Portsmouth's Unsung Composer? - **A:** Freda Swain: Portsmouth's Unsung Composer is organized by University of Portsmouth. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Freda Swain: Portsmouth's Unsung Composer 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 Portsmouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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