Collection Summary
Collection Title
Germany: Munich: Münchner Festspiele/Festspiele der Oper München (1911, 1953-90)
Description
A miscellaneous collection of brochures and programmes for the Münchner Festspiele/Festspiele der Oper München, given under the auspices of the Bayerische Staatsoper between 1953 and 1977 and in 1990, held loosely in a single box.
Also, two copies of a single-sheet prospectus for the Mozart-Wagner Festival of 1911, directed by Richard Strauss, and a further item of this type for an unstated year.
The collection includes brochures for the festivals of 1959 (2 copies), 1962, 1963, 1966, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1974 and 1976 and leaflets/booklets for 1977 and 1990.
There are also programmes for the individual performances of operas by Mozart, Wagner and Richard Strauss, given on the following dates: 21 August 1953 (Mozart, Don Giovanni); 12 August 1956 (Wagner, Lohengrin); 16 August 1956 (Strauss, Der Rosenkavalier); 20 August 1956 (Richard Strauss, Capriccio); 7 August 1960 (Wagner, Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg); 11 August 1960 (Strauss, Arabella); 13 August 1960 (Strauss, Der Rosenkavalier); 17 August 1961 (Mozart, Don Giovanni); and 15 August 1963 (Wagner, Parsifal).
Both the brochures and the programmes include historical, programme and biographical information and contain a number of photographs and illustrations.
The performances were given principally at the Prinzregententheater, the Nationaltheater and the Alten Residenztheater (Cuvilliéstheater), Munich. Further programmes for festival performances may be found under entries for these individual venues.
This material is accompanied by a collection of press cuttings taken from the Münchener Kunst und Theater-Unzeiger, which provide programme listings for operatic performances given at the Prinz-Regenten Theatre, the K. Hof- und National-Theatre and the K. Residenz-Theater between 1909 and 1913. These are held loosely in a second box.
Also, two copies of a single-sheet prospectus for the Mozart-Wagner Festival of 1911, directed by Richard Strauss, and a further item of this type for an unstated year.
The collection includes brochures for the festivals of 1959 (2 copies), 1962, 1963, 1966, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1974 and 1976 and leaflets/booklets for 1977 and 1990.
There are also programmes for the individual performances of operas by Mozart, Wagner and Richard Strauss, given on the following dates: 21 August 1953 (Mozart, Don Giovanni); 12 August 1956 (Wagner, Lohengrin); 16 August 1956 (Strauss, Der Rosenkavalier); 20 August 1956 (Richard Strauss, Capriccio); 7 August 1960 (Wagner, Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg); 11 August 1960 (Strauss, Arabella); 13 August 1960 (Strauss, Der Rosenkavalier); 17 August 1961 (Mozart, Don Giovanni); and 15 August 1963 (Wagner, Parsifal).
Both the brochures and the programmes include historical, programme and biographical information and contain a number of photographs and illustrations.
The performances were given principally at the Prinzregententheater, the Nationaltheater and the Alten Residenztheater (Cuvilliéstheater), Munich. Further programmes for festival performances may be found under entries for these individual venues.
This material is accompanied by a collection of press cuttings taken from the Münchener Kunst und Theater-Unzeiger, which provide programme listings for operatic performances given at the Prinz-Regenten Theatre, the K. Hof- und National-Theatre and the K. Residenz-Theater between 1909 and 1913. These are held loosely in a second box.
Format
Date range of collection
1953 - 1990
Accumulation Dates
-
Suggested Audience
Not Specific
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Location Details
Royal College of Music: Centre for Performance History
Centre for Performance History
Prince Consort Road
London London SW7 2BS United Kingdom Open Map
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Collections Overview
During the course of 2008 a new facility providing collection storage space, reader facilities and office space will created for the Centre for Performance History at College Hall, the site of the RCM's Hall of Residence in London W12. This will eventually offer improved access to researchers, and provide the collection with a secure and stable environment, all in one place.
In order that the relevant parts of the collection can be packed and prepared for the move, and then re-shelved at the new facility as expeditiously as possible, all facilities and services (including photographic services and access to the programmes collection) of the Centre for Performance History are suspended until 12 January 2009. The Museum of Instruments will continue to operate a full service (including public opening during the summer vacation) throughout this period.
We apologize for the inevitable inconvenience that this closure will cause to colleagues, students, researchers and members of the public, but believe that the improvements that will result will benefit the long-term preservation of the collections and will provide enhanced access to them for all users.
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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