SearchGetRecordHallé Concerts Society (1898-1914)
Collection Summary
Collection Title
Hallé Concerts Society (1898-1914)
Unique Identifier
ML42H18
Description
Hallé Concerts Society: 16 vols. (1898-1914)
Collection of programmes from concerts promoted by the Hallé Concerts Society: Manchester (venue not named). Around 20 concerts per season, conducted by Frederic Cowen, Hans Richter, Landon Ronald, Michael Balling, and others. Programmes contain analytical notes with musical examples (and approximate timings in the later programmes), song texts and translations, and names of choral and orchestral members. There is an index of works organised by composer at the back of each volume. Programme notes on composers and individual pieces have also been indexed, organised alphabetically by composer and housed separately from the programmes in the Music Library.
Collection of programmes from concerts promoted by the Hallé Concerts Society: Manchester (venue not named). Around 20 concerts per season, conducted by Frederic Cowen, Hans Richter, Landon Ronald, Michael Balling, and others. Programmes contain analytical notes with musical examples (and approximate timings in the later programmes), song texts and translations, and names of choral and orchestral members. There is an index of works organised by composer at the back of each volume. Programme notes on composers and individual pieces have also been indexed, organised alphabetically by composer and housed separately from the programmes in the Music Library.
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Date range of collection
1898 - 1914
Accumulation Dates
-
Suggested Audience
Not Specific
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Location Details
Edinburgh Central Library, Music Library
George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG United Kingdom Open Map
Website
Email
central.music.library@edinburgh.gov.uk 0131 225 8
Telephone
0131 225 5584
Fax
0131 225 8783
Visiting Information
Mon-Thur 10.00-20.00 Fri 10.00-17.00 Sat 09.00- 13.00 For reprographic services, book reservations and overdue items from lending departments.
Monday-Thursday, 10am-8pm; Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm
Collections Overview
Special collection on Edinburgh Festival 1947 to date
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Accrual Status
Closed
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