As previously reported, Professor Cecilia Brassett, Professor of Anatomy at the University of Cambridge, was a guest of the University of Pécs Medical School between 26 March and 2 April. During her stay, she participated in anatomy classes as a visiting professor, delivered a lecture, and accompanied the Magdalene College choir on their tour of Hungary. The choir members performed in several Hungarian cities while gaining a wide range of memorable experiences.
According to an article published on the website of Magdalene College Cambridge, the choir visited Hungary this spring, giving concerts in Budapest, Pécs, and Szeged. In Pécs, they performed on 29 March at the university Mass in the Pius Church, and on 30 March at the Dome Lapidarium as part of a Holy Week musical devotion, where they were warmly received by the audience. In addition to their performances, the choir members also had the opportunity to explore the sights of Pécs and to visit the Department of Anatomy of the Medical School. There, they attended Professor Cecilia Brassett’s lecture entitled “An anatomist examines the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.”
“Touring to places like this and giving concerts in wonderful venues is a great privilege. The benefits to the students in the Choir are cultural, musical, and social, taking us all out of our comfort zones and into an exciting space of encounter and shared experience. On this trip we were able to make fascinating connections across three very different cities in Hungary, and at an interesting time for the country as it decides its future,” said James Potter, Precentor and Director of Music at Magdalene College Choir.
Magdalene College Choir Tour to Hungary:
Easter lecture by Prof. Cecilia Brassett at the UPMS
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Dr András Dávid Nagy