SearchGetRecordPerry Barr Institute (1880-81)
Collection Summary
Collection Title
Perry Barr Institute (1880-81)
Unique Identifier
RB.23.b.4180 (20, 21, 34.)
Description
Programmes with words for performances given at the Perry Barr Institute, Birmingham, on 3 June 1880, 19 April 1881 and 24 February 1880 (bound as listed)
These were two-part concerts given by the Perry Barr Institute Choral Society, accompanied by Miss Hiley (piano). Each concert featured an extended choral work in part 1 (listed below) and a miscellaneous act (part II), led by Mr F. Ward and conducted by Thomas G. Locker.
3 June 1880: Selection from Haydn, Creation, given by Mrs Titterton, Mr Young and Mr Horrex (vocal). Programme only (no words)
19 April 1881: Gounod, Messe Solennelle, given by Miss Lizzie Preston, Miss Sincock, Mr C. B. Bragg and Mr John Dale (vocal), with Mr D. Ffrench Davis (harp) and Mr J. Owen (cello).
24 February 1880: [A.] Romberg, Lay of the Bell, given by Mrs Titterton, Miss Sincock, Mr H. R. Piercy, Mr A. R. Hulme and Mr Horrex (vocal).
These were two-part concerts given by the Perry Barr Institute Choral Society, accompanied by Miss Hiley (piano). Each concert featured an extended choral work in part 1 (listed below) and a miscellaneous act (part II), led by Mr F. Ward and conducted by Thomas G. Locker.
3 June 1880: Selection from Haydn, Creation, given by Mrs Titterton, Mr Young and Mr Horrex (vocal). Programme only (no words)
19 April 1881: Gounod, Messe Solennelle, given by Miss Lizzie Preston, Miss Sincock, Mr C. B. Bragg and Mr John Dale (vocal), with Mr D. Ffrench Davis (harp) and Mr J. Owen (cello).
24 February 1880: [A.] Romberg, Lay of the Bell, given by Mrs Titterton, Miss Sincock, Mr H. R. Piercy, Mr A. R. Hulme and Mr Horrex (vocal).
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1880 - 1881
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-
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Not Specific
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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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