SearchGetRecordMr Henry Bird\'s Concert (1898)
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Mr Henry Bird's Concert (1898)
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c.371.c. (5.)
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Programme with words for Mr Henry Bird’s Concert, given at St. James’s Hall, London on 16 May 1898. This was a programme of vocal and instrumental solos, with larger ensemble music at the beginning and end of the concert, including Bach, Concerto in C minor for Two Pianos.
The programme lists the following soloists: Madame Blanche Marchesi, Charles Santley and Mr Plunket Greene (vocal); Lady Hallé (violin), Mr Alfred Gibson (viola), Mr W.E. Whitehouse (cello); and Messrs. Leonard Borwick and Henry Bird (pianos).
The orchestral accompaniment to the Bach concerto was provided by members of the Royal College of Music orchestra, conducted by C.V. Stanford.
The programme lists the following soloists: Madame Blanche Marchesi, Charles Santley and Mr Plunket Greene (vocal); Lady Hallé (violin), Mr Alfred Gibson (viola), Mr W.E. Whitehouse (cello); and Messrs. Leonard Borwick and Henry Bird (pianos).
The orchestral accompaniment to the Bach concerto was provided by members of the Royal College of Music orchestra, conducted by C.V. Stanford.
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1898 - 1898
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British Library, Music Collections
96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB United Kingdom Open Map
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