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Collection name Edinburgh Churches (1964-2001)
Unique identifier Box 07
Description Concert Programmes Edinburgh Churches: 1 box (1964-2001)
Collection of ca. 125 miscellaneous programmes, posters (many hand-made), handbills, and flyers from concerts at various Edinburgh churches, arranged alphabetically by venue. Performances of chamber music (particularly vocal and instrumental recitals) and choral music.

Venues represented:
Bonnington Parish Church
Canongate Kirk
Mayfield and Fountainhall Church
Nicolson Square Methodist Church
Old St. Paul's Church
Palmerston Place Church
Reid Memorial Church
Stockbridge Parish Church (formerly St. Bernard's)

Highlights of the collection include:
Moura Lympany (piano): Canongate Kirk (n.d.)
The Consort of Musicke: Canongate Kirk (24-26/8/81)
Cappella Nova, Concert celebrating the 60th birthday of Ronald Stevenson: Old St. Paul's Church (30/11/88)
Scottish Chamber Choir: Old St. Paul's Church (14/3/92)
Edinburgh Quartet: St. Bernard's (12/10/88, 22/2/89, 10/1/90, 24/10/90)
Napier University Chamber Orchestra: Stockbridge Parish Church (19/3/00)
Date range 1964 - 2001
Associated People and Organisations Royal Scottish National Orchestra - Stevenson, Ronald - Lympany, Moura 1916 - 2005 Consort of Musicke - Cappella Nova - Scottish Chamber Choir - Edinburgh Quartet - Napier University Chamber Orchestra -
Associated Places Canongate Kirk (Canongate Concerts) Bonnington parish church, Leith Mayfield and Fountainhall Church, Edinburgh Nicholson Square Methodist Church, Edinburgh Old St. Paul Church, Edinburgh Palmerson Place Church Reid Memorial Church, Edinburgh Stockbridge Parish Church, Edinburgh St. Bernard’s Church
Associated Times 21st century 20th century - mid 1931-1970 20th century - late 1971-1999
Associated Content Flyers Handbills Posters
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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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