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Collection Summary

Collection Title
Ernst Henschel collection: London: West London Synagogue (1945-47)
Unique Identifier
Henschel
Description
A collection of programmes and handbills for performances given at the West London Synagogue between 1945 and 1947, held loosely and arranged chronologically within the Ernst Henschel collection (1892-1966).

For an introduction to this collection see Ernst Henschel collection: General.

Box 27, parcel 2 (1945)
17 April, 15 May, 19 June, 17 July, 21 August, 18 September, 23 October, 20 November and 18 December: The Complete Organ Works of Bach, given by Geraint Jones. Each document contains programmes for all performances.

Box 28 (1946)
5 February: Jean Planel (tenor) and Henriette Roget (organ).
15 January, 19 February, 19 March, 23 April, 21 May, 18 June and 16 July: The Complete Organ Works of Bach, given by Geraint Jones. Each document contains programmes for all the performances.
7 November and 5 December: First and Third Recitals given for the Organ Music Society by Philip Dore and Flor Peeters
12 November: Organ Recital by Geraint Jones (handwritten)

Box 29 (1947)
[8 October, 12 November and 10 December] 14 January and 11 February: single document with programmes for Five Organ Recitals by Geraint Jones.

Box 30, parcel 2 (1949)
23 June: First Recital given for the Organ Music Society by Bedrich Janacek.
22 September: Recital given for the Organ Music Society by Maurice Duruflé.
Format
Date range of collection
1945 - 1947
Accumulation Dates
-
Suggested Audience
Not Specific
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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.
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Additional Collection Information

Accrual Status
closed
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Associated Collection(s)
Cardif University (Prifysgol Caerdydd)Royal Collage of Music LondonMuseums, Libraries and Archices Council