SearchGetRecordEdward Mason\'s Choir (1908)
Collection Summary
Collection Title
Edward Mason's Choir (1908)
Unique Identifier
1879.c.1. (146.)
Description
A programme and wordbook for the first concert given by Edward Mason's Choir at the Queen's Hall, London, on 4 April 1908, assisted by the New Symphony Orchestra with Harry Dearth (vocal), led by John Saunders and conducted by Edward Mason.
This was described as 'A concert consisting entirely of Works by British Composers' and included the first London performance of a ballad for chorus and orchestra by Thomas F. Dunhill.
The programme provides a full list of the choral ensemble.
This was described as 'A concert consisting entirely of Works by British Composers' and included the first London performance of a ballad for chorus and orchestra by Thomas F. Dunhill.
The programme provides a full list of the choral ensemble.
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Date range of collection
1908 - 1908
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Not Specific
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The British Library
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London
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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.
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