Emma Stafford

Greek cultural historian, mother, singer. All views expressed are my own unless otherwise attributed.

[Arts, Humanities and Cultures, University of Leeds @LeedsUniAHC]

A sprawling 11-year research project exploring the legend of Hercules in western culture has come to an end with the publication of a final volume edited by Emma Stafford (@Prokne2), Professor of Greek Culture at @LCSLeeds

https://t.co/R2w8rbcHmY

[Emma Stafford @Prokne2]

The final https://t.co/TgEEOwfUPd volume is out (https://t.co/WW0HcyJeNf). Over 11 years the project has involved 70+ scholars, artists and performers in 2 conferences, a touring exhibition, an oratorio, and publication of 4 books! 🥳🥂
@Hercules_Leeds @LeedsClassics @LCSLeeds

[Classics at Leeds @LeedsClassics]

We are #HiringNow! Lecturer in Ancient History, 50% FTE, permanent position.

All details here https://t.co/o3LDKEk3LH.

Deadline 28th May.

#ancientworldtwitter #classicstwitter

[University of Leeds @UniversityLeeds]

“Each time we take a sip we can sit at the bar next to people from thousands of years ago and drink together” Dr Gartland explains.

[Todmorden Choral Society @todchoral]

What do the tracks “Made In England” by Elton John and “Valleys” by Todmorden’s very own @work1ngmensclub have in common?

First correct answer via ‘X’ gets a free pair of tickets to our April concert…

Just tag @todchoral in with your answer…

[Todmorden Choral Society @todchoral]

Competition time. The winner gets a free pair of tickets to our concert next week…

Fingers on buzzers!

Here comes the question:

Just tag @todchoral with your answer. 👍🏻 https://t.co/K0nIPfEUtW

[Todmorden Choral Society @todchoral]

The banner has arrived… 🥳

Keep an eye out for it at the roundabout in the centre of town… 👀

Our next concert is shaping up to be a musical extravaganza! 👌🏻

#Choral #ClassicalMusic #Handel #Vivaldi #Benjamin

Grab tickets from @TicketSource here: https://t.co/K0nIPfEmEo

[Todmorden Choral Society @todchoral]

@TodTownHall @timthecomposer Tickets can be bought on the door, from @TodTIC or via Ticketsource here: https://t.co/K0nIPfEmEo #ClassicalMusic #Choral 4/4

[Todmorden Choral Society @todchoral]

If you’ve not previously heard it performed, then come and hear for yourselves at @TodTownHall on Saturday 27th April at 7:30pm.

We are also performing Vivaldi’s Gloria (knocks spots off the Laura Branigan version) 😉 and excerpts from @timthecomposer’s “The Fire of Olympus” 3/4

[Todmorden Choral Society @todchoral]

This week, we will be performing Handel’s marvellous “Dettingen Te Deum” alongside the mighty @TodOrchestra

For those not familiar with the piece, this was written to celebrate the British army and allies’ victory over the French at the Battle of Dettingen. 1/4 🧵#Choral #Choir

[Emma Stafford @Prokne2]

#ca2024 Having great fun chairing the panel Dr Who in the Ancientverse - here's Carey Fleiner on Nero in 'The Romans' (1965).

[Emma Stafford @Prokne2]

Leeds' Hercules Project is sorry to learn of the passing of Prof. Karl Galinsky, University of Texas. He opened our 2013 conference in Leeds (pictured) and his 'The Herakles Theme' (1972) was inspirational for all our volumes. A pleasure to work with, he will be greatly missed.

[Emma Stafford @Prokne2]

Opening night of Noel Coward's Hay Fever tonight at Heben Bridge Little Theatre 🤩 (https://t.co/NTQGbGxpJc) https://t.co/3OYFqlp55L

[Emma Stafford @Prokne2]

I'm in the Halifax Courier - fame at last! 😍
Hay Fever hits Hebden Bridge https://t.co/BFE0xRxxWA

[Emma Stafford @Prokne2]

I'm *delighted* to announce that the final MS of the final volume of the Leeds Hercules Project has just been delivered to the publisher! The 4-volume set has been 11 years in the making, so this feels like something of a milestone😀🍾 @Hercules_Leeds @LeedsClassics @LCSLeeds

[Emma Stafford @Prokne2]

Looking forward to a trip to Munich later this month! @LeedsClassics @LCSLeeds

[Emma Stafford @Prokne2]

We've just started rehearsing for Noel Coward's Hayfever, which is going to be a blast - ticket-booking link to follow shortly! https://t.co/nGtdaDaJGc

[Emma Stafford @Prokne2]

For a very little light reading with a Christmassy connection, see my new piece on the website of Continuo Connect, the 'Go-to Guide for Early Music':
@ContinuoFndn @LeedsClassics
https://t.co/kP6E0nlhSS

[Emma Stafford @Prokne2]

Final rehearsal for tonight's Messiah (our fab Evangelist Michael V Jones singing "Ev'ry Valley"). It's a sell-out, but there may be a few returns available on the door (£14 cash only) due to the weather ☃️❄ See you later!

[Emma Stafford @Prokne2]

Never mind the weather, it's all hotting up for @todchoral activities this coming weekend: Saturday 2nd Dec 11am-1pm Cake-and-Carols Coffee Morning at Todmorden Central Methodist Church; Sunday 3rd 7.15pm Handel's Messiah with @TodOrchestra @TodTownHall. See you there!