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Collection Summary

Collection Title

Miscellaneous Programmes, London Venues: Box 3 (1874-1986)

Unique Identifier

Box 30

Description

Miscellaneous Programmes, London Venues: Box 3 of 3 (1874-1986)
Collection of ca. 40 miscellaneous programmes, leaflets, and prospectuses from various London venues, including the London Coliseum and Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, as well as those listed below. Performances of mainly orchestral music, choral music, ballet, and opera.

Highlights of the collection include:
Mr. Henry Leslie's Choir, conducted by Henry Leslie: St. James's Hall (25/6/1874)
Scottish Fiddle Orchestra conducted by John Mason: Royal Albert Hall (20/6/1981)
Bardess Scotia (harpist and singer): Aeolian Hall (12,16/6/1939)
70th birthday tribute to Yehudi Menuhin, conducted by Nigel Murray: St. James's Palace (22/10/86)
Ronald Stevenson (piano): Wigmore Hall (5/11/73) Programme contains a photo of Stevenson, under which there is an inscription and signature by him dated 4/1/77
Glasgow Orpheus Choir conducted by Hugh S. Roberton: Queen's Hall (n.d.)
Royal Opera: Royal Opera House (21/6/20)
Glasgow Orpheus Choir conducted by Hugh S. Roberton: Royal Albert Hall (9/4/21)
Prospectus from the 62nd season of the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts: Royal Albert Hall (21/7-15/10/56)
London Symphony Orchestra conducted by André Previn with Gervase de Peyer (clarinet), promoted by the Royal Philharmonic Society: Royal Festival Hall (19/1/72)
BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Mario Rossi, as part of the 77th season of Henry Wood Promenade Concerts: Royal Albert Hall (17/8/71)
William Minay (organ): Royal Festival Hall (12/2/69)

Format

Date range of collection

1874 - 1986

Accumulation Dates

-

Suggested Audience

Not Specific

Associated People or Organisations

• Stevenson, Ronald -
• Royal Philharmonic Society 1813 -
• BBC Symphony Orchestra -
• Glasgow Orpheus Choir -
• Pritchard, John -
• London Symphony Orchestra -
• Menuhin, Yehudi -
• Royal Opera -
• International Dance Festival -
• Roberton, Hugh -
• Mr. Henry Leslie's Choir -
• Leslie, Henry 1822 - 1896
• Scottish Fiddle Orchestra -
• Mason, John -
• Murray, Nigel -
• Henry Wood Promenade Concerts -
• Previn, Andre -
• De Peyer, Gervaise -
• Rossi, Mario -
• Minay, William -

Associated Places

• Royal Albert Hall
• Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith (was Lyric Opera House to 1895, Lyric Hall to 1890)
• London Coliseum
• Royal Opera House
• Royal Festival Hall
• Aeolian Hall, London
• St. James's Palace
• Wigmore Hall

Associated Times

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

This collection is about

• Signatures
• Ballet
• Opera
• Leaflets
• Playbills

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

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