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Collection name
Reid Concerts, Edinburgh (1870-90)
Unique identifier
ML42
Description
Reid Concerts, Edinburgh: 2 vols. (1870-90)
Collection of programmes from concerts given annually in memory of General John Reid, founder of the Chair of Music at the University of Edinburgh, on or around his birthday on 13 February, conducted by Charles Hallé (venue not named). First Commemorative Concert held in 1841. Programmes contain detailed analytical notes with musical examples, song texts and translations, and names of all soloists and orchestral players. Each volume contains an MS index (by composer) of works performed.
Date range
1870 - 1890
Associated People and Organisations
University of Edinburgh -
Hallé, Charles -
Reid, John -
Reid Concerts -
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Edinburgh
Associated Times
19th century - late Victorian 1876-1899
19th century - mid Victorian 1851-1875
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Musical Examples
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Edinburgh Central Library, Music Library
George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG United Kingdom Open Map
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Special collection on Edinburgh Festival 1947 to date
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