SearchGetRecordErnst von Possart Recitations (1902)
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Ernst von Possart Recitations (1902)
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e.1396.b. (1.)
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Programmes and wordbooks for three concerts given at the Queen’s Hall, London on 31 May, 2 and 4 June [1902] involving recitations by Ernst von Possart. The programmes for the first and third performances provide a full list of the orchestral ensemble, and those for all performances include historical and analytical notes (with music examples) by Edgar F. Jacques.
31 May: a presentation of Bryon, Manfred, with incidental music by Robert Schumann, performed by the Queen’s Hall Orchestra and Choral Society, conducted by Richard Strauss. This document provides a full list of the vocal soloists and carries an advert for a Grand Tchaikovsky Concert, given on 12 June 1902, conducted by Henry Wood.
2 June: a recitation of Lord Tennyson, Enoch Arden, accompanied by music specially composed and performed by Richard Strauss.
4 June: an Orchestral Concert, with recitations of poems by Heine. This was a concert of compositions by Richard Strauss, given by the Queen’s Hall Orchestra and conducted by the composer.
31 May: a presentation of Bryon, Manfred, with incidental music by Robert Schumann, performed by the Queen’s Hall Orchestra and Choral Society, conducted by Richard Strauss. This document provides a full list of the vocal soloists and carries an advert for a Grand Tchaikovsky Concert, given on 12 June 1902, conducted by Henry Wood.
2 June: a recitation of Lord Tennyson, Enoch Arden, accompanied by music specially composed and performed by Richard Strauss.
4 June: an Orchestral Concert, with recitations of poems by Heine. This was a concert of compositions by Richard Strauss, given by the Queen’s Hall Orchestra and conducted by the composer.
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1902 - 1902
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British Library, Music Collections
96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB United Kingdom Open Map
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