A collection of 11 programmes and prospectuses from Gloucester, from 1796 to 1990.

The earliest item in the collection is a programme from a concert given on 17 September 1796. The programme includes performance information as well as the words for vocal items. The concert took place at the Boothall, and was entitled "A Grand Miscellaneous Concert". The concert consisted of orchestral/concerto items, solo songs and part-songs. The soloists included the following: Mr. Bartleman (voice); Mr. Parke (oboe); Master Clarke (voice); Mr. Braham (voice); Madame Mara (voice); Miss Gopell (voice); Mr. Lindley (cello); Mr. Wilton (Accompaniest – listed for one item).

The other items in the collection date from 1922 to 1990. The following venues are represented in the collection: Gloucester Cathedral; Guildhall; King's School; Regal Cinema. In addition, there is a prospectus from a summer weekend, in celebration of Ivor Gurney.

1796 - 1990

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Not Specific

• Bartleman, Mr. -
• Braham, Mr -
• Clarke, Master -
• Gopell, Miss -
• Lindley, Robert -
• Mara, Madame -
• Parke, Mr. -
• Wilton, Mr. -

• Boothall, Gloucester
• Gloucester
• Gloucester Cathedral
• Guildhall, Gloucester
• King's School, Gloucester
• Regal Cinema, Gloucester

• 18th century - late 1776-1799
• 20th century - early 1900-1930
• 20th century - late 1971-1999
• 20th century - mid 1931-1970

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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.