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Collection Summary

Collection Title

Concert Programmes Miscellaneous One-off Edinburgh Churches (1809-1995)

Unique Identifier

Box 08

Description

Concert Programmes Miscellaneous One-off Edinburgh Churches: 1 box (1809-1995)
Collection of ca. 175 miscellaneous programmes, posters, handbills, and flyers from concerts at various Edinburgh (and surrounding) churches. Huge number of venues with usually only 1 or 2 programmes each. Performances of chamber music (particularly vocal and instrumental recitals), opera, and choral music.

Highlights of the collection include:
Sermon and Concert of Sacred Music: St. George's Chapel, York Place (12/2/1809)
Scottish Vocal Music Association (24th season): St. George's Hall, Randolph Place (15/4/1880)
Private Concert: St. George's Hall, Randolph Place (4/4/1882)
St. Mary's Free Church Musical Association: St. Mary's Free Church (10/4/1895)
Merchiston Choral Society: United Presbyterian Church, Morningside (19/4/1881)
Recital of Sacred Music: Morningside United Presbyterian Church (6/5/1881)
Edinburgh Bach Choir: Cramond Kirk (15/2/1959)
Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra: Cramond Kirk (22/3/1959)

Format

Date range of collection

1809 - 1995

Accumulation Dates

-

Suggested Audience

Not Specific

Associated People or Organisations

• Scottish Vocal Music Association -
• St. Mary's Free Church Musical Association -
• Merchiston Choral Society -
• Edinburgh Bach Choir -
• Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra -

Associated Places

• St. George’s Church
• St. George's Hall, Bradford
• Cramond Kirk

Associated Times

• 19th century - early Victorian 1837-1850
• 20th century - late 1971-1999
• 19th century - mid Victorian 1851-1875
• 19th century - early 1800-1836
• 19th century - late Victorian 1876-1899
• 20th century - early 1900-1930
• 20th century - mid 1931-1970

This collection is about

• Opera
• Handbills
• Flyers
• Posters

Location Details

Edinburgh Central Library, Music Library

George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG United Kingdom

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Website

http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/

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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