SearchGetRecordPhilharmonic Society of London (1813-68)
Collection Summary
Collection Title
Philharmonic Society of London (1813-68)
Unique Identifier
K.6.d.3
Description
A largely complete collection of programmes for the concerts of the Philharmonic Society of London, from the 1st to the 56th seasons, 1813-1868 (missing the programmes for the 55th season and all but one of the programmes from the 56th).
These programmes are bound as five volumes, labelled as follows:
Volume 1: 1813-18
Volume 2: 1819-30
Volume 3: 1831-44
Volume 4 (part 1): 1845-55)
Volume 4 (part 2): 1856-68
In some cases, texts of the vocal programmes are provided. A number of programmes carry annotations in the hand of Sir George Smart. These refer most consistently to the timings of the performances but they also provide information regarding changes to the printed programme and document other incidents relating to the performance. The majority of the programmes for which annotations are preserved refer to concerts conducted by Smart.
Bound with these programmes is various additional material relating to the Philharmonic Society, including lists of the Subscribers, Members and Associates and orchestral players.
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These programmes are bound as five volumes, labelled as follows:
Volume 1: 1813-18
Volume 2: 1819-30
Volume 3: 1831-44
Volume 4 (part 1): 1845-55)
Volume 4 (part 2): 1856-68
In some cases, texts of the vocal programmes are provided. A number of programmes carry annotations in the hand of Sir George Smart. These refer most consistently to the timings of the performances but they also provide information regarding changes to the printed programme and document other incidents relating to the performance. The majority of the programmes for which annotations are preserved refer to concerts conducted by Smart.
Bound with these programmes is various additional material relating to the Philharmonic Society, including lists of the Subscribers, Members and Associates and orchestral players.
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Format
Date range of collection
1813 - 1868
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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