SearchGetRecordConcerts of Ancient Music (1831-48)
Collection Summary
Collection Title
Concerts of Ancient Music (1831-48)
Unique Identifier
R.M.5.a.2.
Description
A collection of programmes and wordbooks for the Concerts of Ancient Music given during the seasons 1831 to 1848 (missing 1840), held as a series of bound volumes (one per season).
Few of these programmes cite the performance venue, although it is known from other sources that were given at the New Rooms, Hanover Square.
Few of these programmes cite the performance venue, although it is known from other sources that were given at the New Rooms, Hanover Square.
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1831 - 1848
Accumulation Dates
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Not Specific
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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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