SearchGetRecordErnst Henschel collection: London: Institute of Contemporary Arts (1952-55)
Collection Summary
Collection Title
Ernst Henschel collection: London: Institute of Contemporary Arts (1952-55)
Unique Identifier
Henschel
Description
A collection of programmes and handbills for performances given at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, 17-18 Dover Street, London, between 1952 and 1955, held loosely and arranged chronologically within the Ernst Henschel collection (1892-1966).
For an introduction to this collection see Ernst Henschel collection: General.
1. Institute of Contemporary Arts
2. I.C.A. Gallery
1. Institute of Contemporary Arts
Box 32, parcel 1 (1952)
[January]: Handbill with programmes for a series of performances given by the London Contemporary Music Centre entitled Friday Evenings at Eight.
29 February: Music by Australian Composers, presented by the London Contemporary Music Centre.
25 April: London Contemporary Music Centre, including the first performance of Leonard Scott, String Quartet No. 2, given by the Aeolian Quartet.
12 December: Playing of Lulu … on gramophone records with an introduction by Peter Watson (handwritten programme).
Box 33, parcel 1 (1954)
19 October: Concert for Voice and Percussion.
29 October: Recital for Prepared Piano given by David Tudor.
Box 33, parcel 2 (1955)
27 February: Heather Harper (vocal), Gordon Watson (piano) and Alan Loveday and Neville Marriner (violins).
2. I.C.A. Gallery, 17 Dover Street
Box 33, parcel 1 (1954)
24 February: Concert of contemporary music directed by P. Racine Fricker.
29 April: Element String Quartet.
For an introduction to this collection see Ernst Henschel collection: General.
1. Institute of Contemporary Arts
2. I.C.A. Gallery
1. Institute of Contemporary Arts
Box 32, parcel 1 (1952)
[January]: Handbill with programmes for a series of performances given by the London Contemporary Music Centre entitled Friday Evenings at Eight.
29 February: Music by Australian Composers, presented by the London Contemporary Music Centre.
25 April: London Contemporary Music Centre, including the first performance of Leonard Scott, String Quartet No. 2, given by the Aeolian Quartet.
12 December: Playing of Lulu … on gramophone records with an introduction by Peter Watson (handwritten programme).
Box 33, parcel 1 (1954)
19 October: Concert for Voice and Percussion.
29 October: Recital for Prepared Piano given by David Tudor.
Box 33, parcel 2 (1955)
27 February: Heather Harper (vocal), Gordon Watson (piano) and Alan Loveday and Neville Marriner (violins).
2. I.C.A. Gallery, 17 Dover Street
Box 33, parcel 1 (1954)
24 February: Concert of contemporary music directed by P. Racine Fricker.
29 April: Element String Quartet.
Format
Date range of collection
1952 - 1955
Accumulation Dates
-
Suggested Audience
Not Specific
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British Library
The British Library
St Pancras
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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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Accrual Status
closed
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