SearchGetRecordErnst Henschel collection: London: Royal Adelphi Theatre (1943-44)
Collection Summary
Collection Title
Ernst Henschel collection: London: Royal Adelphi Theatre (1943-44)
Unique Identifier
Henschel
Description
A collection of programmes and handbills for performances given at the Royal Adelphi Theatre, London in 1943 and 1944, held loosely and arranged chronologically within the Ernst Henschel collection (1892-1966).
For an introduction to this collection see Ernst Henschel collection: General.
All programmes at this venue are held in Box 27, parcel 1. All performances featured the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the majority being presented by the Msuical Culture Limited.
3 October [1943]: Moiseiwitsch (piano) and Malcolm Arnold (trumpet), conducted by Basil Cameron.
10 October: Concert given for Lady Cripps’ United Aid to China Fund by Myra Hess (piano), conducted by Sir Adrian Boult.
24 October 1943: Louis Kentner (piano) conducted by Fistoulari.
6 February and 12 March 1944: conducted by Fistoulari.
19 March 1944: conducted by Walter Goehr.
26 March 1944: American Music, including the first English performance of Roger Sessions, Symphony No. 1 in E minor, conducted by Hugo Weisgall.
For an introduction to this collection see Ernst Henschel collection: General.
All programmes at this venue are held in Box 27, parcel 1. All performances featured the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the majority being presented by the Msuical Culture Limited.
3 October [1943]: Moiseiwitsch (piano) and Malcolm Arnold (trumpet), conducted by Basil Cameron.
10 October: Concert given for Lady Cripps’ United Aid to China Fund by Myra Hess (piano), conducted by Sir Adrian Boult.
24 October 1943: Louis Kentner (piano) conducted by Fistoulari.
6 February and 12 March 1944: conducted by Fistoulari.
19 March 1944: conducted by Walter Goehr.
26 March 1944: American Music, including the first English performance of Roger Sessions, Symphony No. 1 in E minor, conducted by Hugo Weisgall.
Format
Date range of collection
1943 - 1944
Accumulation Dates
-
Suggested Audience
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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Accrual Status
closed
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