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Collection name Reid School of Music/University of Edinburgh: Box 2 (1950-74)
Unique identifier Box 48
Description Concert Programmes Reid School of Music/University of Edinburgh: box 2 of 2 (1950-74)
Collection of ca. 125 miscellaneous programmes, handbills, posters, and leaflets from the Reid School of Music and the University of Edinburgh. Performances of orchestral music, chamber music, choral music, and opera.

Highlights of the collection include:
Rodney Macann (baritone) and John Fraser (piano): Reid School of Music (15/5/71)
The Christopher Martin Orchestra promoted by the Edinburgh University Music Club: Reid School of Music (29/5/58)
Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra conducted by Hans Gál: Reid School of Music (2/12/50, 15/11/51, 6/3/52, 22/1/53)
Manitoba University Consort directed by Christine Mather: Reid School of Music (12/5/66)
Memorial concert to Mary Grierson, promoted by the Edinburgh Bach Society: Reid School of Music (20/2/65)
Edinburgh Bach Choir conducted by Margery Traves, promoted by the Edinburgh Bach Society: Reid School of Music (9/12/59)
Other programmes from concerts by the Edinburgh Bach Society (1958-63)
Many programmes from the Reid Orchestra: Reid School of Music (1956-69)
Many programmes from the Reid Chamber Orchestra conducted by Sidney Newman (1954-56)
Several programmes from the University of Edinburgh Chamber Concert series (1955-57)
Date range 1950 - 1974
Associated People and Organisations Reid Orchestra - University of Edinburgh - McCann, Rodney - Fraser, John - Christopher Martin Orchestra - Edinburgh University Music Club - Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra - Gál, Hans 1890 - 1987 Manitoba University Consort - Mather, Christine - Grierson, Mary - Edinburgh Bach Society - Edinburgh Bach Choir - Traves, Margery - Reid Chamber Orchestra - Newman, Sidney -
Associated Places Reid School of Music, Edinburgh
Associated Times 20th century - late 1971-1999 20th century - mid 1931-1970
Associated Content Opera Leaflets Posters Handbills
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Viewing the Collection Mon-Thur 10.00-20.00 Fri 10.00-17.00 Sat 09.00- 13.00 For reprographic services, book reservations and overdue items from lending departments.
Monday-Thursday, 10am-8pm; Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm
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Edinburgh Central Library, Music Library
George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG United Kingdom Open Map
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Website http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/
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Collections Overview Special collection on Edinburgh Festival 1947 to date
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