SearchGetRecordReid Concerts, Edinburgh (1870-90)
Collection Summary
Collection Title
Reid Concerts, Edinburgh (1870-90)
Unique Identifier
ML42
Description
Reid Concerts, Edinburgh: 2 vols. (1870-90)
Collection of programmes from concerts given annually in memory of General John Reid, founder of the Chair of Music at the University of Edinburgh, on or around his birthday on 13 February, conducted by Charles Hallé (venue not named). First Commemorative Concert held in 1841. Programmes contain detailed analytical notes with musical examples, song texts and translations, and names of all soloists and orchestral players. Each volume contains an MS index (by composer) of works performed.
Collection of programmes from concerts given annually in memory of General John Reid, founder of the Chair of Music at the University of Edinburgh, on or around his birthday on 13 February, conducted by Charles Hallé (venue not named). First Commemorative Concert held in 1841. Programmes contain detailed analytical notes with musical examples, song texts and translations, and names of all soloists and orchestral players. Each volume contains an MS index (by composer) of works performed.
Format
Date range of collection
1870 - 1890
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
For details of other collections held at the same location: See the location record
Additional Collection Information
Accrual Status
Closed
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