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Collection Summary

Collection Title

Henry Wood Collection: Programmes and books of words [Philharmonic Society] (1881-1889)

Description

A collection of one volume of programmes from concerts organised by the Philharmonic Society, 1881 to 1889. The volume contains programmes from 1881 to 1884 and 1886 to 1889. This includes programmes from the 69th to 72nd, and 74th to 77th seasons. The concerts were given at St. James’s Hall, London. Conductors for the concerts varied, but included the following: W.G. Cusins (1881-1883); George Mount (1884); C.V. Stanford (1884); John Francis Barnett (1884); F.H. Cowen (1884, 1888, 1889); Arthur Sullivan (1886, 1887); Johan Svendsen (1888). The programmes include analytical programme notes and musical examples.

Arrangement:
The programmes are arranged chronologically.

Format

Date range of collection

1881 - 1889

Accumulation Dates

-

Suggested Audience

Not Specific

Associated People or Organisations

• Cusins, William George -
• Sullivan, Arthur -
• Philharmonic Society (see Royal Philharmonic Society) -
• Cowen, Frederic -
• Barnett, John Francis -
• Stanford, Charles Villiers -
• Mount, George -
• Philharmonic Society -
• Svendsen, Johan -

Associated Places

• St. James's Hall

Associated Times

• 19th century - late Victorian 1876-1899

This collection is about

• Musical Examples
• Analytical Notes

Location Details

Royal Academy of Music, Library

Marylebone Road London NW1 5HT United Kingdom

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Website

http://www.ram.ac.uk

Email

library@ram.ac.uk

Telephone

020 7873 7323

Fax

020 7873 7322 

Visiting Information

Term-Time Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 9.00–18.00 Saturdays: 9.00–12.00 (Junior Academy terms only) Vacation hours vary and are advertised in the Library Information section in the on-line Unicorn Catalogue.

Collections Overview

Books; printed music; sound recordings; choral sets; orchestral sets; manuscripts; early printed music & books; undergraduate & research

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Additional Collection Information

Accrual Status

Closed

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