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Lyre performance with Moro Music

Join Moro Music, experts in early medieval instruments, as they bring the sound of the Anglo-Saxon lyre to Sutton Hoo at the autumn equinox.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Moro Music are making their way to England and will be bringing the sound of the Anglo-Saxon lyre with them. On the day of the autumn equinox, join them as they explore what the Anglo-Saxon world may have sounded like, through a talk and performances of music and poetry on replica lyres.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

After seeing Visitor Welcome for your admission head out to the High Hall exhibition where the talk will take place in the cinema room.

What to bring and wear

This is an indoor event.

Accessibility

The route to the High Hall exhibition is wheelchair friendly. The cinema room does have steps. The lyre is acoustic so the sound will not be amplified.

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