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Collection name
Usher Hall (1914)
Unique identifier
HP3.84.1453
Description
Usher Hall opening concert on Saturday, March 7, 1914, at 7.30 p.m. Programme contains a detailed description of the hall, including the cost of the hall and the site. Performers: T.H. Collinson, organ recital; Kirkhope's Choir, conducted by John Kirkhope; and Robert Burnett and Eleanore Osborne, singers. Orchestra conducted by Georg Henschel. Song texts are included, along with programme notes and musical examples. Choir and orchestra members are listed.
Date range
1914 - 1914
Associated People and Organisations
Henschel, George (Isidor Georg) -
Associated Places
Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Associated Times
20th century - early 1900-1930
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Musical Examples
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National Library of Scotland, Music Collections
George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EW United Kingdom Open Map
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http://www.nls.uk/collections/music/
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Large reference collection of printed, manuscript and audio-visual music material, including books, scores, periodicals, audio, video and multi-media formats. Legal deposit library.
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Closed
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