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Collection Summary

Collection Title
London Bach Society (1858)
Unique Identifier
d.488.i. (4.)
Description
The programme and wordbook for a performance of J.S. Bach, St Matthew Passion, given by the Bach Society, London on 23 March 1858 at St Martin’s Hall, Long Acre.

The performance was given by Madame Weiss, Mrs. Bertha Street, Miss Dolby, Mr Benson, Mr Winn and Mr Weiss (vocal), with Messrs Webb and Blagrove (violin), Messrs Pratten and Rockstro (flute), Mr Horton (oboe) and Mr E.J. Hopkins (organ), led by Mr Dando, conducted by William Sterndale Bennett.

The programme includes a list of the committee members of the Bach Society and carries a historical notes in the form of a Preface, contributed by a member of the Society.
Format
Date range of collection
1858 - 1858
Accumulation Dates
-
Suggested Audience
Not Specific
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Location Details

British Library, Music Collections
96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB United Kingdom
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Additional Collection Information

Accrual Status
closed
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Collection Creator(s)
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Associated Collection(s)
Cardif University (Prifysgol Caerdydd)Royal College of Music LondonMuseums, Libraries and Archives Council