SearchGetRecordConcerts of Ancient Music (1783-1848)
Collection Summary
Collection Title
Concerts of Ancient Music (1783-1848)
Unique Identifier
11784.de.1.
Description
A collection of programmes and wordbooks for the Concerts of Ancient Music given during the seasons 1783, 1785-89 and 1791-1848, held as a series of bound volumes (one per season).
Few of these programmes cite a performance venue, although it is known from other sources that the concerts took place initially at the New Rooms, Tottenham Street and then at the Concert Room of the King's Theatre (from 1795) and the New Rooms, Hanover Square (from 1804).
The workbooks consistetly cite the names of the vocal soloists.
Few of these programmes cite a performance venue, although it is known from other sources that the concerts took place initially at the New Rooms, Tottenham Street and then at the Concert Room of the King's Theatre (from 1795) and the New Rooms, Hanover Square (from 1804).
The workbooks consistetly cite the names of the vocal soloists.
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Date range of collection
1783 - 1848
Accumulation Dates
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Not Specific
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Location Details
British Library
The British Library
St Pancras
,96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB United Kingdom Open Map
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Collections Overview
The Library's collection of song and piano sheet music is one of the most comprehensive of its kind, providing a valuable insight into Victorian society and culture as well as the music itself.
For details of other collections held at the same location: See the location record
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closed
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